Kent · London and the South East
Palmer's Green Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Palmer's Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Do you need a flat roof survey in Palmer's Green?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
For landlords with property near Paddock Wood station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How a flat roof survey works in Palmer's Green
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. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Common reasons to book are signs of deflection in the roof deck and upstands pulling away from walls, across single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Palmer's Green 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
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 it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Palmer's Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Palmer's Green
The wider area around Palmer's Green has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 4 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Roofs in Palmer's Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Palmer's Green include Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Around Palmer's Green
Around Palmer's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Halfway House Public House and Mascalls School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Palmer's Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Outbuildings and barns around Palmer's Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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 safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Palmer's Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common questions in Palmer's Green
Do you cover Palmer's Green?
Yes, Palmer's Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Palmer's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Palmer's Green?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Book a survey every few years
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note where water lies after a downpour
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.