Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Pett Bottom, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Pett Bottom, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
What a flat roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Pett Bottom
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof survey in Pett Bottom
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged trims at the roof edge and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Older buildings in small places like Pett Bottom 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Pett Bottom (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Pett Bottom
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 normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
For landlords with property near Bekesbourne station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
What a flat roof survey looks like in Pett Bottom
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. 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 look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Pett Bottom, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Pett Bottom is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
All of CT4 is covered for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Pett Bottom Road and School Lane. If you are just outside Pett Bottom, we cover Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Pett Bottom
Around Pett Bottom, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Duck pub, among other places. The closest station to Pett Bottom is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
Prices for flat roof surveys in Pett Bottom
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Pett Bottom, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
FAQs for Pett Bottom
How do I find out if my home in Pett Bottom is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Pett Bottom?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
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, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Pett Bottom, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.