Kent · London and the South East
Oversland Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Oversland, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Oversland
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Typical surveys look at raised blisters across the surface and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, on upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Oversland take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Oversland (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Oversland
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. In a place like Oversland, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Oversland
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Oversland
Also in Oversland
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Oversland, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Flat roofs in Oversland
Oversland lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. About 4.8 miles west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Oversland has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Oversland gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in ME13 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Dunkirk Road and South Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Winterbourne (1 mile north-east), South Street (1 mile west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Around Oversland
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Sondes Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Oversland is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles west. A little further out are Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Oversland
Is Oversland within the area you cover?
Yes. Oversland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Oversland?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Useful tips for Oversland property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.