Kent · London and the South East
St Michaels Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in St Michaels. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Michaels
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about water getting in at rooflights and loose or cracked edge trims, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt alike.
Somewhere as small as St Michaels, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- St Michaels (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
What affects the price in St Michaels
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in St Michaels, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Around St Michaels, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys around St Michaels
St Michaels has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near St Michaels, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you look after a building such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
St Michaels is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. In St Michaels, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Ox Lane, Swain Road and Grange Road and the roads around them. With the A28 close by, St Michaels is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in London Beach (1 mile north), Tenterden (1 mile south), Broad Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Clapper Hill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (14 miles north-west) and Park Wood (12 miles north-west).
Landmarks near St Michaels
Typical jobs here are in homes near Turners Field and Homewood School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles south) and Romden Castle (4.3 miles north).
Towns and villages near St Michaels
Also in St Michaels
Common roof problems in St Michaels
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- A sagging deck under the covering
Smallhythe Place lies about 3.3 miles south, so building around St Michaels goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
St Michaels: your questions answered
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around St Michaels?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Michaels?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around St Michaels can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.