Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Oldbury, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Oldbury. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
When to book a survey in Oldbury
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Standing water left after rain
Take a building like Ightham Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you will get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oldbury
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Typical surveys look at a sagging deck under the covering and blisters and bubbles in the covering, across GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
Older buildings in small places like Oldbury may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are 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, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Oldbury (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Oldbury
About 1.9 miles south lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Oldbury has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys in Oldbury for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Oldbury is one of the places in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN15. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Oldbury: Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
What’s near Oldbury
We work in homes and buildings around The Old House, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and Wrotham School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
Other services in Oldbury
FAQs for Oldbury
Is Oldbury in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Oldbury?
Yes, Oldbury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photos.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Oldbury, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Why get it checked now?
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. For older village homes like those around Oldbury, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%