Kent · London and the South East
Shadoxhurst Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Shadoxhurst, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
How a flat roof survey works in Shadoxhurst
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about blocked or damaged outlets and splits and cracks in the covering.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Shadoxhurst take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Shadoxhurst
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you look after a building such as John Wallis Academy, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Shadoxhurst
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Godinton House about 3.7 miles north, Shadoxhurst sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Ham Street station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Shadoxhurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Shadoxhurst is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Around Shadoxhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stone Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Shadoxhurst includes Orlestone Forest.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shadoxhurst
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Shadoxhurst questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shadoxhurst?
Yes, Shadoxhurst is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shadoxhurst?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Shadoxhurst
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there is still time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around Shadoxhurst, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Shadoxhurst
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Shadoxhurst, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.