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Flat roof survey in St Margarets, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for St Margarets and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Flat roof survey in St Margarets
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We’re frequently asked to look into a sagging deck under the covering and splits, cracks and crazing, across mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
Some older homes in villages like St Margarets 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- St Margarets (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in St Margarets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
FAQs for St Margarets
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Margarets?
Yes, St Margarets is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in St Margarets as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in St Margarets is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in St Margarets?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to St Margarets
Other services in St Margarets
Common roof problems in St Margarets
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
For landlords with property near Farningham Road station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlords, agents and block managers in St Margarets
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Flat roof surveys around St Margarets
About 4.5 miles south-west lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around St Margarets has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret of Antioch, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Greenlands Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
St Margarets is about 3 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. Surveys in St Margarets work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover St Margarets and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: DA4. We also cover South Darenth (1 mile south-west), Darenth (1 mile north), Green Street Green (1 mile east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile west) and Grubb Street (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near St Margarets
In St Margarets, that means homes and buildings near Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and Fox & Hounds pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Farningham Road station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Stone Museum of Geology (2.5 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around St Margarets can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.