Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Park Farm, Kent
We carry out flat roof surveys in Park Farm and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
About our flat roof survey in Park Farm
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are blistering in felt or asphalt and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
In smaller places like Park Farm, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Park Farm (TN23, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Park Farm
What else we do in Park Farm
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Park Farm, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
Park Farm questions
Do you cover smaller places like Park Farm?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Park Farm is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Park Farm?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Useful tips for Park Farm property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Local flat roofs in Park Farm
Historic houses like Godinton House, about 3.1 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Park Farm goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Park Farm is about 1 mile south of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Park Farm as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Park Farm is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN23 and TN25 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Hawthorn Road, Snowbell Road and Redberry Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Park Farm include Kingsnorth (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Park Farm
Around Park Farm, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Wallis Academy, Queen's Head Public House and Ashford Green Corridors. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Park Farm
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets that hold water back
If you look after a building such as Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report