Kent · London and the South East
Pittswood Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Pittswood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Cracked or split membrane
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Pittswood
How do I find out if my home in Pittswood is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pittswood?
Yes, Pittswood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Pittswood as anywhere else.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Pittswood?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Flat roof survey in Pittswood
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We are often asked to look into standing water left after rain and damaged trims at the roof edge, across felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
Somewhere as small as Pittswood, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Pittswood (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Pittswood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Pittswood, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Local flat roofs in Pittswood
Historic houses like Old Soar Manor, about 2.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Pittswood goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hadlow Rural Community School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Tonbridge station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Pittswood is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys in Pittswood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Pittswood is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Flat roof surveys in TN11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as High House Lane and Ashes Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Pittswood, we cover Parker's Green (1 mile south), Hadlow (1 mile east), Golden Green (2 miles south-east), Dunk's Green (2 miles north) and Roughway (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north), Northfleet (14 miles north) and Swanley (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Pittswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hadlow Primary School and Three Squirrels pub. The closest station to Pittswood is Tonbridge station, about 3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Also near Pittswood
What else we do in Pittswood
What happens if roof problems are left?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Older cottages and farmhouses around Pittswood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pittswood
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Pittswood
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Common reasons to book include:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a close look.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.