Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Stone Hill
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Stone Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
About our flat roof survey in Stone Hill
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Somewhere as small as Stone Hill, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Stone Hill (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Stone Hill questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stone Hill, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stone Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Stone Hill?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
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Flat roof surveys around Stone Hill
Stone Hill lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. The wider area around Stone Hill has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 2.2 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sellindge Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Stone Hill is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Stone Hill across London and South East England. Stone Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Stone Hill, Southenay Lane and Cooper's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Lilyvale (1 mile north-west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile north-west) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Stone Hill
The closest station to Stone Hill is Westenhanger station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Stone Hill includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Stone Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Book a survey every few years
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
What we are asked to look at in Stone Hill
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. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- When you will get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs