Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Waldershare
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Waldershare, with photographs and a written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Waldershare can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
About our flat roof survey in Waldershare
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at rooflights and gaps at upstands and abutments.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Waldershare take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Waldershare (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Waldershare
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Goodnestone Park about 4 miles north, Waldershare 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. The streets around a church like Church of St Pancras are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Whether the building in Waldershare is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Waldershare is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CT15. We also cover the places around Waldershare: Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Waldershare
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Waldershare
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
We are often asked to look at:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
If you let a flat or house near Shepherds Well station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
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Common questions in Waldershare
Do you cover Waldershare?
Yes, Waldershare is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Waldershare listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Waldershare. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.