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Flat Roof Survey in Southfleet
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Southfleet, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets that hold water back
Prices for flat roof surveys in Southfleet
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Flat roof survey in Southfleet: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are upstands pulling away from walls and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, across EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like Southfleet are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Southfleet (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Also near Southfleet
Also in Southfleet
Southfleet questions
Is my home in Southfleet listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Southfleet?
Yes, Southfleet is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
When to book a survey in Southfleet
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Landlords with a home close to Longfield station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
Why act early in Southfleet
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. For an older or listed building in a place like Southfleet, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Southfleet
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
Local flat roofs in Southfleet
Southfleet lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. The wider area around Southfleet has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 3.6 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bluewater, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Southfleet is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the DA13 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Southfleet include Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
What’s near Southfleet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Northfleet School for Girls, Black Lion pub and Longfield Chalk Bank, among other places. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sawyers Lake.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Southfleet
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Southfleet, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.