Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in South Alkham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in South Alkham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Alkham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Alkham
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We are often asked to look into damaged trims at the roof edge and blisters and bubbles in the covering, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
Somewhere as small as South Alkham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- South Alkham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Why act early in South Alkham
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like South Alkham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Alkham
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What affects the price in South Alkham
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like South Alkham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Do you need a flat roof survey in South Alkham?
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For landlords with property near Kearsney station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
South Alkham: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in South Alkham?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you cover smaller places like South Alkham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in South Alkham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Flat roof surveys in South Alkham: local notes
South Alkham is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Acrise Place lies about 3.5 miles west, so building around South Alkham goes back a long way. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Anthony the Martyr, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys in South Alkham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. South Alkham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
What’s near South Alkham
Around South Alkham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sladden Wood. South Alkham’s nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Alkham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.