Kent · London and the South East
Stonehill Green Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Stonehill Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Leaks around rooflights
About our flat roof survey in Stonehill Green
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are raised blisters across the surface and edge trims that have lifted or split.
In a small place like Stonehill Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Stonehill Green (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Stonehill Green
Is Stonehill Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Stonehill Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stonehill Green?
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. 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.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
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. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Stonehill Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Flat roof surveys around Stonehill Green
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Stonehill Green has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 2.4 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Swanley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church like St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Stonehill Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sidcup, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys in Stonehill Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Stonehill Green. There is also a page for London.
Here we cover the DA2 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Hextable (1 mile east), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north), Hockenden (1 mile south-west) and Upper Ruxley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (8 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Stonehill Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Ship pub, Hextable Primary School and Dartford Heath and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Swanley station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Stonehill Green includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
When to book a survey in Stonehill Green
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Anyone responsible for a site like Hextable School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs