Kent · London and the South East
Swift's Green Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Swift's Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
How a flat roof survey works in Swift's Green
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks around rooflights and upstands pulling away from walls.
Older buildings in small places like Swift's Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Swift's Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Swift's Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Swift's Green?
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Loose or cracked edge trims
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Also near Swift's Green
Other services in Swift's Green
Local flat roofs in Swift's Green
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Whatever the street in Swift's Green, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Swift's Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Swift's Green and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Swift's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Bell Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Swift's Green is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles west. A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Swift's Green questions
Is my home in Swift's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swift's Green?
Yes, Swift's Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Swift's Green as anywhere else.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. 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.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Swift's Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.