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Flat roof survey in South Green, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in South Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
How a flat roof survey works in South Green
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like South Green may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- South Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
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, so you can talk the findings through.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Green
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Green
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like South Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in South Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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FAQs for South Green
Do you cover smaller places like South Green?
Yes. South Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Flat roofs in South Green
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 4.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around South Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Newington station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to St Mary Magdalene Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
South Green is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Green can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover South Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: ME9. We also cover the places around South Green: Stockbury (1 mile north-west), Oad Street (2 miles north-east), Silver Street (2 miles east), Bredgar (2 miles east) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
What’s near South Green
In South Green, that means homes and buildings near Stockbury Hill Wood and The Three Squirrels pub. The closest station to South Green is Newington station, roughly 3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (4.4 miles south) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles west). Open spaces near South Green include Detling Hill.