Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Twitham
We carry out flat roof surveys in Twitham and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Twitham
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. If you’re worried about splits and cracks in the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Twitham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Twitham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Twitham
Is Twitham in the area you cover?
Yes, Twitham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Twitham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Twitham
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Twitham
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Goodnestone Park about 1.6 miles south, Twitham sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Twitham is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Twitham, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of CT3 for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Well Head (1 mile west), Staple (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile north), Wingham (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Twitham
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Tuns pub, among other places. The closest station to Twitham is Adisham station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west) and White Mill (4 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Common roof problems in Twitham
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Problems we come across often include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you own a rental within reach of Adisham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Twitham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Twitham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
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.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.