Kent · London and the South East
Ripple Flat Roof Survey
We carry out flat roof surveys in Ripple and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
About our flat roof survey in Ripple
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. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are blistering in felt or asphalt and pools of water lying on the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Ripple are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Ripple (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Ripple: local notes
Ripple is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Walmer Castle lies about 1.9 miles east, so building around Ripple goes back a long way. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Walmer station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever you are in Ripple, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT14 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Ripple: Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ripple
We work in homes and buildings around Goodwin Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Walmer station, about 1.1 miles east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Ripple, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Ripple, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Ripple, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Ripple questions
Is the coastal weather around Ripple hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Ripple is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Ripple is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Ripple?
Yes. We survey roofs in Ripple and the rest of Kent. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
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.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets