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Stubb's Cross Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Stubb's Cross. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
About our flat roof survey in Stubb's Cross
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. 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. Typical surveys look at upstands pulling away from walls and pools of water lying on the roof, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
Somewhere as small as Stubb's Cross, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Stubb's Cross (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Stubb's Cross
Is Stubb's Cross in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stubb's Cross as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stubb's Cross?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Can you survey in bad weather?
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. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
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What we’re asked to look at in Stubb's Cross
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Francis, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Stubb's Cross
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Stubb's Cross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Flat roof surveys around Stubb's Cross
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Godinton House about 3.3 miles north, Stubb's Cross sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Stubb's Cross, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Stubb's Cross and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN26 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Stubb's Cross include Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
What’s near Stubb's Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Stubb's Cross is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.