Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Pembury, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Pembury from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pembury
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are blisters and bubbles in the covering and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Around a smaller place like Pembury, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Pembury (TN2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pembury questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pembury?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Pembury is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Pembury is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Pembury
Also in Pembury
Local flat roofs in Pembury
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near Upper Church of St Peter, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Pembury School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Pembury and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road. If you are just outside Pembury, we cover Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Around Pembury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Skinners' Kent Academy, King William IV pub and Brenchley Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a smaller place like Pembury, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Pembury
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
For businesses in and around places like Royal Victoria Place, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
Why it is worth a survey now in Pembury
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Blocked gutters on homes around Pembury overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Pembury
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.