Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Teynham Street
We carry out flat roof surveys in Teynham Street and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Questions from Teynham Street
How do I find out if my home in Teynham Street is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Teynham Street hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
Do you cover Teynham Street?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Teynham Street included.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Teynham Street?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
About our flat roof survey in Teynham Street
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. If you’re worried about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and splits, cracks and crazing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Teynham Street may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Teynham Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Teynham Street
Teynham Street is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. About 4.8 miles south lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Teynham Street has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Teynham Street is about 3 miles north-west of Faversham, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Teynham Street and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Teynham Street, Marsh Lane and Conyer Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Deerton Street (1 mile south), Conyer (1 mile north-west), Teynham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Teynham Street
Teynham Street’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.4 miles west) and Castle Rough (3.3 miles north-west).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Teynham Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Teynham Street
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Teynham Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
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Useful tips for Teynham Street property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.