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Flat roof survey in Offham, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Offham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Offham: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’re worried about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and standing water left after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Offham take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Offham (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Offham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Questions from Offham
Is Offham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Offham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Flat roof surveys in Offham: local notes
Old Soar Manor, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Offham. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Landlords with a home close to West Malling station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Offham. Offham is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Flat roof surveys in ME19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road. We also cover Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Offham
Typical jobs here are in homes near King's Arms Public House and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Offham is West Malling station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
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What else we do in Offham
Leave it or get it looked at?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. In a small place like Offham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the price in Offham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Offham
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Offham Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlord and commercial surveys in Offham
Letting agents and landlords in Offham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.