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West Malling Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across West Malling, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Cracked or split membrane
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
How a flat roof survey works in West Malling
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
In smaller places like West Malling, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- West Malling (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Malling
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Homes in smaller places like West Malling can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Malling
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around West Malling often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in West Malling
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Leaks around rooflights
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you will get the report
Common questions in West Malling
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near West Malling?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Malling?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in West Malling?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Is West Malling in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes West Malling.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Malling
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Flat and commercial roofs around West Malling
Within a mile and a half or so of West Malling there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. The wider area around West Malling has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 4.2 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
If you own a rental within reach of West Malling station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near West Malling, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
West Malling is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in West Malling work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: ME19. Whether your property is on High Street, Police Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around West Malling include the A20, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Well Street (1 mile south-east), East Malling (1 mile east), Kings Hill (2 miles south), Ditton (2 miles east) and Red Hill (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Around West Malling
In West Malling, that means homes and buildings near Manor Park Country Park, The Malling School and The Malling School and the streets around them. The closest station to West Malling is West Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.