Kent · London and the South East
Platt's Heath Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Platt's Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
Common roof problems in Platt's Heath
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Take a building like Platts Heath Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
Flat roof survey in Platt's Heath: what you get
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. Common reasons to book are damaged trims at the roof edge and leaks around rooflights, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
Somewhere as small as Platt's Heath, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Platt's Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Platt's Heath, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 is 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.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Flat roof surveys in Platt's Heath: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. With Leeds Castle about 3 miles north-west, Platt's Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Platt's Heath, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Platt's Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: ME17. Local streets include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Platt's Heath
Around Platt's Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, Wishful Thinker pub and The Lenham School and the streets around them. The closest station to Platt's Heath is Lenham station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
Useful tips for Platt's Heath property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Why it is worth a survey now in Platt's Heath
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. In a small place like Platt's Heath, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Platt's Heath
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Platt's Heath: your questions answered
Is Platt's Heath within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Platt's Heath?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Platt's Heath as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.