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Flat Roof Survey in Pembles Cross
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Pembles Cross, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pembles Cross
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs 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. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Typical surveys look at water getting in at rooflights and blisters and bubbles in the covering, across upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Pembles Cross may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are 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 will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Pembles Cross (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Pembles Cross
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Pembles Cross goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Egerton Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Pembles Cross, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Pembles Cross is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN27 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Around Pembles Cross
The closest station to Pembles Cross is Lenham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pembles Cross
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pembles Cross. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Pembles Cross
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Pembles Cross
What else we do in Pembles Cross
Pembles Cross: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pembles Cross?
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.
Do you cover Pembles Cross?
Yes, Pembles Cross is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you go up onto the roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Pembles Cross?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Pembles Cross
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Pembles Cross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.