Kent · London and the South East
Thanington Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Thanington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Thanington questions
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Thanington?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thanington?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Flat roof survey in Thanington
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. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We’re often asked to look into blisters and bubbles in the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Around Thanington, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Thanington (CT1, CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Thanington
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Homes in smaller places like Thanington can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Thanington
- Prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Thanington
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits, cracks and crazing
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs 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.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a survey in Thanington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thanington
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Also near Thanington
What else we do in Thanington
Flat roof surveys around Thanington
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Canterbury Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Thanington, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Thanington is about 1 mile south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Bookings from Thanington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Thanington is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys.
Here we cover the CT1 and CT2 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Godwin Road, Bell Avenue and Ashford Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Wincheap (1 mile north-east), Stuppington (1 mile south-east), Harbledown (1 mile north), Canterbury (1 mile north-east) and Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (6 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Near you in Thanington
Around Thanington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Canterbury Academy, Duke's Head Public House and Whitehall Meadows and the streets around them. The closest station to Thanington is Canterbury East station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north-east) and Canterbury Castle (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.