Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Stowting Common
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Stowting Common. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
How a flat roof survey works in Stowting Common
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We are often asked to look into ponding water that doesn’t drain away and outlets choked with leaves and silt, across EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
Somewhere as small as Stowting Common, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Stowting Common (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Flat and commercial roofs around Stowting Common
With Westenhanger Castle about 3.7 miles south, Stowting Common sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take a building like Stowting Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. 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.
Stowting Common is about 6 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stowting Common and the surrounding area. Stowting Common is one of the places in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of TN25 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Brabourne Lane and Stowting Hill. Other places close to Stowting Common include Stowting (1 mile south), Hemsted (1 mile south-east), Skeete (2 miles south-east), Woodland (2 miles south-east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stowting Common
We work in homes and buildings around Spong Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Stowting Common includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Outbuildings and barns around Stowting Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Stowting Common
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stowting Common
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
FAQs for Stowting Common
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stowting Common?
Yes, Stowting Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Stowting Common?
Yes, Stowting Common is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Stowting Common?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Other services in Stowting Common
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Stowting Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.