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Stone in Oxney Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Stone in Oxney, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Flat roof survey in Stone in Oxney: what you get
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’ve noticed splits and cracks in the covering and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Stone in Oxney, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Stone in Oxney (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Stone in Oxney
What else we do in Stone in Oxney
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Stone in Oxney can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stone in Oxney, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Stone in Oxney
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Smallhythe Place, about 3.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stone in Oxney. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses 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. Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Stone in Oxney are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Stone in Oxney and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stone in Oxney
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).
Prices for flat roof surveys in Stone in Oxney
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stone in Oxney
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
FAQs for Stone in Oxney
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stone in Oxney?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Stone in Oxney within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Stone in Oxney?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.