Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Three Chimneys, Kent
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Three Chimneys. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Flat roof survey in Three Chimneys: what you get
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Typical surveys look at pools of water lying on the roof and a sagging deck under the covering, on single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Three Chimneys may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
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.
- Place
- Three Chimneys (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Three Chimneys
Also in Three Chimneys
What a flat roof survey looks like in Three Chimneys
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
In and around Three Chimneys, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Three Chimneys is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Three Chimneys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Three Chimneys include Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Near you in Three Chimneys
We work in homes and buildings around Three Chimneys Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
Three Chimneys questions
Do you cover Three Chimneys?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Three Chimneys as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Three Chimneys is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Three Chimneys?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What we’re asked to look at in Three Chimneys
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Common reasons to book include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Standing water left after rain
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Three Chimneys, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents and landlords in Three Chimneys book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.