Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Patrixbourne, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Patrixbourne, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Standing water left after rain
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Flat roof survey in Patrixbourne
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Typical surveys look at blocked or damaged outlets and loose or cracked edge trims, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Patrixbourne are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Patrixbourne (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Flat roof surveys around Patrixbourne
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Patrixbourne goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Bekesbourne station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Patrixbourne as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Patrixbourne.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CT4. Whether your property is on The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Patrixbourne include Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Patrixbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bridge Arms and St. Anselm's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Common questions in Patrixbourne
Is my home in Patrixbourne listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Patrixbourne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
How do I book a survey in Patrixbourne?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Flat roofs can’t normally be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Older and listed buildings around Patrixbourne may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Patrixbourne
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Patrixbourne
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Patrixbourne, 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 is safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.