Kent · London and the South East
Ram Lane Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Ram Lane, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Common roof problems in Ram Lane
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Cracked or split membrane
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Anyone responsible for a site like The Hayesbrook School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Flat roof survey in Ram Lane
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and standing water left after rain, across EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
In a village or hamlet like Ram Lane, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Ram Lane (TN26, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Places near Ram Lane
More services for Ram Lane
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Flat roof surveys in Ram Lane: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. The wider area around Ram Lane has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 2.1 miles south-east. 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.
For businesses in and around places like County Square, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If you let a flat or house near Charing station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Ram Lane, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across TN26 and TN25 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Ram Lane
The closest station to Ram Lane is Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Ram Lane often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Questions from Ram Lane
Is Ram Lane within the area you cover?
Yes, Ram Lane is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Ram Lane in the area you cover?
Yes, Ram Lane is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ram Lane as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. 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.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.