Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Temple Ewell, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Temple Ewell and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
About our flat roof survey in Temple Ewell
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about splits, cracks and crazing and blocked or damaged outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Temple Ewell 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Temple Ewell: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Temple Ewell, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Temple Ewell is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Temple Ewell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
When to book a survey in Temple Ewell
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Landlords with a home close to Kearsney station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
Flat and commercial roofs around Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Temple Ewell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CT16 and CT17. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Temple Ewell, we cover Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Temple Ewell
Around Temple Ewell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dover Christ Church Academy, Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House and Old Park Hill, among other places. Temple Ewell has its own railway station: Kearsney station. Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Dover Western Heights.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
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 will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Temple Ewell can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Temple Ewell
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
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.