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Flat Roof Survey in West Farleigh
Flat roof surveys across West Farleigh, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof survey in West Farleigh
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about splits, cracks and crazing and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like West Farleigh, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- West Farleigh (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in West Farleigh
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.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Oakwood Park Grammar School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents and landlords in West Farleigh book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Farleigh
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
Flat and commercial roofs around West Farleigh
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in West Farleigh is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Every address in ME15 is covered for flat roof surveys. If you’re just outside West Farleigh, we cover Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Around West Farleigh
In West Farleigh, that means homes and buildings near Quarry Wood and The Tickled Trout pub and the streets around them. The closest station to West Farleigh is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like West Farleigh, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in West Farleigh
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Farleigh?
Yes, West Farleigh is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Farleigh as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in West Farleigh listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.