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Flat roof survey in Stick Hill, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Stick Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stick Hill
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We are often asked to look into failed seals around rooflight kerbs and signs of deflection in the roof deck, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
Older buildings in small places like Stick Hill may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Stick Hill (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Stick Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Stick Hill
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 1.5 miles north-east lies Hever Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Stick Hill has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Hever station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We survey roofs in Stick Hill and the rest of Kent. Stick Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across the TN8 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Hartfield Road and Eden Hall or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stick Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Queen's Arms. The closest station to Stick Hill is Hever station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Stick Hill
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stick Hill
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
What we are asked to look at in Stick Hill
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Stick Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stick Hill?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Stick Hill?
Yes, Stick Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Stick Hill as anywhere else.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.