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Flat roof survey in Tankerton, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Tankerton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
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.
Flat roof survey in Tankerton: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. 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. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits, cracks and crazing and edge trims that have lifted or split.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Tankerton frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Tankerton (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Tankerton: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tankerton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you own a rental within reach of Whitstable station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Anywhere in Tankerton, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of the CT5 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
What’s near Tankerton
In Tankerton, that means homes and buildings near The Whitstable School and Monument Public House, among other places. The closest station to Tankerton is Whitstable station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tankerton
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
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How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Tankerton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Tankerton, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Questions from Tankerton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Tankerton, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Tankerton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Tankerton
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Around Tankerton, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs