Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Snargate, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Snargate, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof survey in Snargate: what you get
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked or damaged outlets and damaged trims at the roof edge.
Some older homes in villages like Snargate are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Snargate (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Snargate 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.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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FAQs for Snargate
Do you carry out roof surveys in Snargate?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Snargate is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Snargate?
Yes. Snargate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Snargate
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Flat and commercial roofs around Snargate
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Dunstan, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Snargate as part of our work across Kent. Snargate is one of the places in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN29 is within our area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Short Lane and Snargate Lane. Other places close to Snargate include Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Snargate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Snargate
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, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Snargate
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass