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Flat roof survey in Swanley, Kent
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Swanley from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Swanley
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. 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 a sagging deck under the covering and leaks around rooflights, across mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
Around a smaller place like Swanley, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Swanley (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Towns and villages near Swanley
Other services in Swanley
Local flat roofs in Swanley
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Lullingstone Castle, about 2.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Swanley. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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 St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. The streets around a church such as St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you own a rental within reach of Swanley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Swanley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Swanley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in BR8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Station Road and High Street and the roads around them. Swanley sits on or near the A20 and B258. If you’re just outside Swanley, we cover Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Swanley
We work in homes and buildings around Orchards Academy, among other places. Swanley has its own railway station: Swanley station. Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Swanley includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for flat roof surveys in Swanley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Swanley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swanley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Swanley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How do I book a survey in Swanley?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Parking around Swanley is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Swanley. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.