Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Tyler Hill, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Tyler Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
About our flat roof survey in Tyler Hill
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. Typical surveys look at outlets choked with leaves and silt and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Tyler Hill, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Tyler Hill (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Tyler Hill
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tyler Hill?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Tyler Hill is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tyler Hill?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tyler Hill
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and agents in Tyler Hill book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tyler Hill
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
Flat and commercial roofs around Tyler Hill
Tyler Hill lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Blean Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Landlords with a home close to Canterbury West station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Tyler Hill is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Tyler Hill and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Tyler Hill and the places around it.
We cover every part of CT2 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include St Johns Crescent, Link Road and Summer Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Tyler Hill, we cover Hackington (1 mile south-east), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Tyler Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Tyler Hill Meadow, The Archbishop's School and St Edmund's School, among other places. The closest station to Tyler Hill is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.6 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Tyler Hill includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Tyler Hill?
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Why act early in Tyler Hill
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Around Tyler Hill, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Tyler Hill
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
Nearby places to Tyler Hill
What else we do in Tyler Hill
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Tyler Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.