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Westwell Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Westwell, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
How a flat roof survey works in Westwell
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you are worried about outlets that hold water back and water getting in at rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Westwell, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Westwell (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Westwell
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Standing water left after rain
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you’ll get the report
What else we do in Westwell
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Westwell needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Westwell, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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FAQs for Westwell
Is Westwell within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Westwell listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
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.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
How do I book a survey in Westwell?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Why act early in Westwell
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it is found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Older cottages and farmhouses around Westwell can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Westwell
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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Westwell has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 2.3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places like County Square, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Landlords with a home close to Charing station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Westwell and nearby. Westwell is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across the TN25 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Around Westwell
The closest station to Westwell is Charing station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.