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Flat roof survey in Tovil, Kent
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Tovil and across Kent.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Tovil questions
How do I find out if my home in Tovil is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Tovil, like hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Do you work in Tovil?
Yes. We survey roofs in Tovil and the rest of Kent. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Flat roof survey in Tovil
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’re worried about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets alike.
Around Tovil, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Tovil (ME16, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Tovil
What else we do in Tovil
How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Tovil
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. With lower homes, common in places like Tovil, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Tovil
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
The streets around a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Useful tips for Tovil property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Flat roof surveys in Tovil: local notes
Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Tovil goes. If your house is among 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. Tovil has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
Anyone responsible for a site like Archbishop Courtenay Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Tovil is about 1 mile west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tovil is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Tovil.
Flat roof surveys in ME16 and ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Tovil Road, Wharf Road and Bower Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Tovil, we cover Maidstone (1 mile east), Foley Park (2 miles north-east), Penenden Heath (2 miles north-east), Shepway (2 miles south-east) and Ringlestone (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Tovil
In Tovil, that means homes and buildings near River Len LNR, St Augustine Academy and Oakwood Park Grammar School and the streets around them. The closest station to Tovil is Maidstone West station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Allington Castle (2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. A visit to a smaller place like Tovil is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.