Kent · London and the South East
Old Romney Flat Roof Survey
Need a flat roof survey in Old Romney? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof surveys around Old Romney
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Old Romney, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Clement, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like The Marsh Academy: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Old Romney can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Old Romney. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across TN29 for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Old Romney, we cover Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Romney
Old Romney’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (less than half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
About our flat roof survey in Old Romney
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and splits and cracks in the covering.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Old Romney take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Old Romney (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Old Romney
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Old Romney, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Old Romney
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A written report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
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Old Romney: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Romney?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Old Romney within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Old Romney, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Old Romney
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets that hold water back
Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.