Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Orlestone, Kent
Flat roof surveys across Orlestone, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Orlestone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Orlestone
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 note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and people most frequently book us about gaps at upstands and abutments and damaged trims at the roof edge.
In a small place like Orlestone, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Orlestone (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Also near Orlestone
What else we do in Orlestone
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Orlestone book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Orlestone
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Landlords with a home close to Ham Street station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey will not cover
- When you’ll get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
Common questions in Orlestone
Will you come out to Orlestone?
Yes, Orlestone is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Orlestone is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Orlestone?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Orlestone
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hamstreet Primary Academy will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Orlestone. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Other places close to Orlestone include Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
What’s near Orlestone
In Orlestone, that means homes and buildings near The Dukes Head pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Orlestone Forest.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.