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Flat roof survey in Tonbridge, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Tonbridge. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
How a flat roof survey works in Tonbridge
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. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and people most frequently book us about blocked or damaged outlets and raised blisters across the surface.
Houses around a town like Tonbridge often have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Many are felt, and newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Water that sits for days after rain is frequently the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
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.
- Where
- Tonbridge (TN9, TN10, TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Tonbridge
Ightham Mote, about 4.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tonbridge. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Tonbridge station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tonbridge can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Tonbridge. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Flat roof surveys in TN9, TN10 and TN11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on High Street, Old London Road and London Road. Being close to the A26 and A227, Tonbridge is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Tonbridge, we cover Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Tonbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haysden Country Park, Royal Rise Primary School and Hillview School for Girls. The closest station to Tonbridge is Tonbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Milne Museum (less than half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Why act early in Tonbridge
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Extensions and dormers on homes around Tonbridge often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
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What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Tonbridge often share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book, so time on site goes where it’s needed.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Common roof problems in Tonbridge
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Anyone responsible for a site like New Beacon School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
Questions from Tonbridge
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Tonbridge?
Very little. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Is Tonbridge in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Tonbridge is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is 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.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tonbridge
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start 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.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.