Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Penshurst, Kent
We carry out flat roof surveys in Penshurst and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Standing water left after rain
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Landlords, agents and block managers in Penshurst
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Flat roof survey in Penshurst
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. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are standing water left after rain and blisters and bubbles in the covering, across single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
Somewhere as small as Penshurst, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
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
- Penshurst (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Penshurst
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
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, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Places near Penshurst
What else we do in Penshurst
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Penshurst
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Penshurst
Do you cover Penshurst?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Penshurst is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Penshurst listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
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.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Penshurst can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Penshurst
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For landlords with property near Penshurst station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Flat roof surveys in Penshurst: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Penshurst Place about 0.4 miles north-east, Penshurst sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in Penshurst, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Penshurst
Around Penshurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Leicester Arms Hotel. Penshurst’s nearest station is Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Penshurst include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.