Kent · London and the South East
The Brents Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for The Brents and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
How a flat roof survey works in The Brents
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Common reasons to book are signs of deflection in the roof deck and splits, cracks and crazing, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs.
In smaller places like The Brents, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- The Brents (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like The Brents, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
More services for The Brents
Flat roofs in The Brents
The Brents lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Within a mile and a half or so of The Brents there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
The streets around a church such as Faversham Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Faversham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in The Brents and the surrounding area. The Brents is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across ME13 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
What’s near The Brents
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Brents Tavern, Oare Meadow and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it is found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. On a bungalow or cottage around The Brents, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in The Brents
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
FAQs for The Brents
Does being near the coast affect roofs in The Brents?
It can do. The Brents is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in The Brents is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you work in The Brents?
Yes, we do. The Brents is part of the area we cover.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in The Brents?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
What we’re asked to look at in The Brents
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Hotels and guest houses near The Brents cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one