Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Tilmanstone
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tilmanstone. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Tilmanstone, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Flat roof survey in Tilmanstone: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Typical surveys look at blisters and bubbles in the covering and upstands pulling away from walls, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Tilmanstone are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Tilmanstone
Is Tilmanstone within the area you cover?
Yes. Tilmanstone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tilmanstone?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Also near Tilmanstone
Also in Tilmanstone
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tilmanstone
Landlords and agents in Tilmanstone book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat and commercial roofs around Tilmanstone
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Goodnestone Park about 3.5 miles north-west, Tilmanstone sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys in Tilmanstone for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CT14 for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Tilmanstone
The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is usually one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.