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Flat Roof Survey in South Willesborough
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for South Willesborough, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Your questions about flat roof surveys in South Willesborough
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near South Willesborough?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Will you come out to South Willesborough?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in South Willesborough?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in South Willesborough?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Flat roof survey in South Willesborough: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We survey mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and people most frequently book us about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and gaps at upstands and abutments.
Around a smaller place like South Willesborough, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- South Willesborough (TN24, TN23)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to South Willesborough is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat roofs in South Willesborough
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. South Willesborough has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
If you look after a building such as East Stour Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Godinton House, about 3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Willesborough. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
South Willesborough is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from South Willesborough are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in TN24 and TN23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Newtown (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Near you in South Willesborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ashford Green Corridors, The Albion Inn and The North School, among other places. South Willesborough’s nearest station is Ashford International station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
When to book a survey in South Willesborough
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
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.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.