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Stowting Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Stowting? We carry out flat roof surveys in Stowting and across Kent.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
About our flat roof survey in Stowting
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and blisters and bubbles in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Stowting are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Stowting (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Stowting?
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Common reasons to book include:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Standing water left after rain
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
Stowting questions
Is my home in Stowting listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover Stowting?
Yes, Stowting is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report follows by email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Stowting
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Westenhanger Castle about 3.2 miles south, Stowting sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in Stowting, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Stowting. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of TN25 is covered for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Stowting, we cover Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Stowting
Typical jobs here are in homes near Spong Wood. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stowting include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Nearby places to Stowting
What else we do in Stowting
Useful tips for Stowting property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Look for standing water a day after rain
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Stowting, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Stowting, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.