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Flat roof survey in Shatterling, Kent
Need a flat roof survey in Shatterling? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Shatterling
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Anyone responsible for a site like Wingham Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Flat roof survey in Shatterling: what you get
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. 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 note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Shatterling take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Shatterling (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Shatterling frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Other services in Shatterling
Local flat roofs in Shatterling
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Goodnestone Park, about 2.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shatterling. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Shatterling is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Shatterling. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Flat roof surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Shatterling
Around Shatterling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. Shatterling’s nearest station is Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Shatterling includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Shatterling
Will you come out to Shatterling?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shatterling?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shatterling
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photos.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shatterling
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Outbuildings and barns around Shatterling are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Photographs and a written report every time
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.