Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Sandhurst, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Sandhurst. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Sandhurst
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. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Typical surveys look at splits and cracks in the covering and blisters and bubbles in the covering, on GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Sandhurst, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Sandhurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Sandhurst
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 2.4 miles south-east lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Sandhurst has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Mission Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Sandhurst Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Sandhurst is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Sandhurst is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Sandhurst. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Bodiam Road, Poundfield Road and Queen Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Sandhurst: Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-west), Linkhill (1 mile east), Four Throws (2 miles north-west), Little Conghurst (2 miles north-west) and Bodiam (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north) and Staplehurst (10 miles north).
Around Sandhurst
We work in homes and buildings around Sentido pub. Sandhurst’s nearest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 4.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (3.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-east).
Sandhurst: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Sandhurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Sandhurst is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs can’t usually be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. In a place like Sandhurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Sandhurst, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Do you need a flat roof survey in Sandhurst?
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.