Kent · London and the South East
Temple Hill Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Temple Hill, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to a smaller place like Temple Hill is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Flat roof survey in Temple Hill
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. Common reasons to book are splits, cracks and crazing and loose or cracked edge trims, across single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
Around a smaller place like Temple Hill, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Temple Hill (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Temple Hill: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Temple Hill?
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 as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Temple Hill?
Yes, Temple Hill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Temple Hill?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Temple Hill Primary Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
Prices for flat roof surveys in Temple Hill
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Flat roof surveys around Temple Hill
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Temple Hill. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Dartford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you run a business near Bluewater, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Temple Hill, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in DA1, DA2 and DA5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Temple Hill on the A226, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
Near you in Temple Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Central Park, The Leigh UTC and Stone Lodge School, among other places. Temple Hill has its own railway station: Dartford station. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.3 miles east) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Hill include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Temple Hill
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Landlords, agents and block managers in Temple Hill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.