Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Throwley Forstal, Kent
Flat roof surveys across Throwley Forstal, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Throwley Forstal
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
In a village or hamlet like Throwley Forstal, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Throwley Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Throwley Forstal questions
Do you cover smaller places like Throwley Forstal?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is Throwley Forstal in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Throwley Forstal is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Throwley Forstal often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- 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 written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Towns and villages near Throwley Forstal
What else we do in Throwley Forstal
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
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.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Flat roofs in Throwley Forstal
About 1.1 miles north lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Throwley Forstal has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you let a flat or house near Selling station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Throwley Forstal and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Throwley Forstal is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Throwley Forstal
The closest station to Throwley Forstal is Selling station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a careful look.
Why it is worth a survey now in Throwley Forstal
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. In a place like Throwley Forstal, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience