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Flat Roof Survey in Postling Green
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Postling Green, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof survey in Postling Green
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. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Postling Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Postling Green (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Postling Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at 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 photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flat roofs in Postling Green
Postling Green is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. The wider area around Postling Green has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 3.2 miles east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Martin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Postling Green is about 5 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Postling Green can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Postling Green. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Aldington (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-west), Bonnington (1 mile west), Clap Hill (1 mile north-west) and Aldington Frith (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Hythe (5 miles east) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Postling Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Walnut Tree Inn and Poulton Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 3.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Postling Green include Hatch Park.
Why it is worth a survey now in Postling Green
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Postling Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Common roof problems in Postling Green
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Anyone responsible for a site like Aldington Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Questions from Postling Green
Is the coastal weather around Postling Green hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Postling Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
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.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do you cover Postling Green for flat roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Postling Green and the rest of Kent. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Postling Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.