Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Stone, Kent
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Stone, with photos and a clear written report.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof survey in Stone: what you get
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t 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. Common reasons to book are blocked or damaged outlets and standing water left after rain, across felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Stone can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Stone (DA9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Stone questions
Is the coastal weather around Stone hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you cover smaller places like Stone?
Yes, Stone is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You will then get the report by email.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stone
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.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a survey in Stone, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Stone
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you look after a building such as Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Local flat roofs in Stone
Stone is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. The wider area around Stone has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 4.8 miles west. 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.
If you run a business near Bluewater, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Stone is about 2 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Roofs in Stone get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Stone is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in DA9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Church Road, Perkins Close and Richardson Close or a nearby road, we can help. Stone sits on or near the A296. If you are just outside Stone, we cover Greenhithe (1 mile north-east), Swanscombe (1 mile east), Bean (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles south) and Temple Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east), Swanley (5 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Windmill Hill (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Darenth Country Park, The White Hart Public House and Stone Lodge School, among other places. Stone’s nearest station is Stone Crossing station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Stone Museum of Geology (1.3 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Stone includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Places near Stone
What else we do in Stone
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.