Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Tudeley, Kent
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Tudeley, with photographs and a written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
What affects the price in Tudeley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
About our flat roof survey in Tudeley
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at blocked or damaged outlets and water getting in at rooflights, across EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Tudeley are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
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.
- Place
- Tudeley (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. For older village homes like those around Tudeley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Tudeley
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A written report with photographs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Tudeley?
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Water getting in at rooflights
Landlords with a home close to Tonbridge station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like Tudeley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Tudeley
How do I find out if my home in Tudeley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Tudeley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Nearby places to Tudeley
Also in Tudeley
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Flat roofs in Tudeley
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Schools at Somerhill will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Tudeley is about 2 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tudeley can all book flat roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN11 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Tudeley include Tudeley Hale (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile south-east), Capel (1 mile south-east), Five Oak Green (2 miles east) and Colt's Hill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east), Foley Park (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (3 miles east).
Near you in Tudeley
Around Tudeley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Hillview School for Girls and The Poacher & Partridge pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Tonbridge station, about 2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (1.9 miles west) and The Milne Museum (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.