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Sellindge Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Sellindge, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Sellindge
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. If you’re worried about splits, cracks and crazing and loose or cracked edge trims, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets alike.
In a small place like Sellindge, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Sellindge (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Sellindge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sellindge
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
Do you need a flat roof survey in Sellindge?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you look after a building such as Sellindge Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sellindge
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. For older village homes like those around Sellindge, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photos and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Sellindge
Will you come out to Sellindge?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sellindge?
It can do. Sellindge is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Sellindge?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Flat and commercial roofs around Sellindge
Sellindge is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. About 1.4 miles south-east lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Sellindge has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Sellindge gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Sellindge
The closest station to Sellindge is Westenhanger station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Sellindge include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
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.