Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Tickham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Tickham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Questions from Tickham
Is my home in Tickham listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Tickham, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Tickham is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Tickham?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Flat roof survey in Tickham: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and damaged trims at the roof edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Tickham, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Tickham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tickham
Landlords and letting agents in Tickham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Places near Tickham
Other services in Tickham
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Tickham
Tickham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Lynsted and Norton Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Belmont House and Gardens lies about 3.2 miles south-east, so building around Tickham goes back a long way. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Tickham is one of many places we visit across Kent. Tickham is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Flat roof surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane. Other places close to Tickham include Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Around Tickham
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn and the streets around them. Tickham’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tickham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Tickham
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Tickham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.