Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Old Tree, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Old Tree from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Leaks around rooflights
About our flat roof survey in Old Tree
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you’ve noticed blisters and bubbles in the covering and a sagging deck under the covering, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Old Tree may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Old Tree (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Questions from Old Tree
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Old Tree?
Often, yes. Old Tree is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Tree?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How do I book a survey in Old Tree?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Old Tree, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Do you need a flat roof survey in Old Tree?
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you look after a building such as Hoath Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Places near Old Tree
What else we do in Old Tree
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Outbuildings and barns around Old Tree are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Old Tree
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
What affects the price in Old Tree
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
For a price for your roof in Old Tree, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Old Tree
Old Tree is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Cross, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Old Tree and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Old Tree is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Flat roof surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Old Tree
Around Old Tree, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Curtis Wood and Spires Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.