Kent · London and the South East
The Moor Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in The Moor from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
What we are asked to look at in The Moor
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. 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. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
If you own a rental within reach of Etchingham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
How a flat roof survey works in The Moor
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or split membrane and pools of water lying on the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like The Moor take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- The Moor (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near The Moor
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Questions from The Moor
Is The Moor in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and The Moor is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in The Moor is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
Useful tips for The Moor property owners
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Flat roof surveys in The Moor: local notes
The wider area around The Moor has a long history of building, with Great Dixter about 4.8 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building such as Marlborough House School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to Church of St Laurence: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Whether the building in The Moor is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover The Moor. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN18. We cover properties on The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts. Close by, we survey roofs in Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Landmarks near The Moor
Around The Moor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Collingwood Nature Reserve, The Eight Bells Hotel and Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School. The closest station to The Moor is Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for flat roof surveys in The Moor, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like The Moor needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Landlords, agents and block managers in The Moor
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.