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Flat roof survey in Rough Common, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Rough Common and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How a flat roof survey works in Rough Common
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked or damaged outlets and gaps at upstands and abutments.
Somewhere as small as Rough Common, 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. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Rough Common (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Rough Common
Other services in Rough Common
Flat and commercial roofs around Rough Common
Rough Common is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For landlords with property near Canterbury West station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to Church of St. Gabriel: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Rough Common is about 2 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys in Rough Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Rough Common and the places around it.
We work across the CT2 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Ross Gardens, Firtree Close and Rough Common Road. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Harbledown (1 mile south-east), Upper Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Hales Place (1 mile east), Wincheap (2 miles south-east) and Thanington (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south), Whitstable (4 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
What’s near Rough Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Edmund's School, The Archbishop's School and The Dog and Bear pub. Rough Common’s nearest station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (1.6 miles south-east) and Canterbury Castle (1.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Common questions in Rough Common
Is my home in Rough Common listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Rough Common hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Rough Common is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Rough Common
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Anyone responsible for a site like Blean Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
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 to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Rough Common, access is often the only tricky part. 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 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.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.