Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Westwood, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Westwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
How a flat roof survey works in Westwood
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We are frequently asked to look into blisters and bubbles in the covering and splits, cracks and crazing, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
Around Westwood, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Westwood (CT9, CT10)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Questions from Westwood
Is Westwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Westwood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westwood?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You will then get the report by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
How do I book a survey in Westwood?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
More services for Westwood
Common roof problems in Westwood
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Westwood, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Westwood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Flat roofs in Westwood
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Westwood, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Gregory's Catholic Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Historic houses like Quex Park, about 2.9 miles west, show how far back building around Westwood goes. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Westwood is about 1 mile south of Margate, in Kent. Bookings from Westwood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Westwood and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CT9 and CT10. Streets in the area include Leo Road, Nash Road and Luna Road. You will find Westwood on the A254, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Flete (1 mile west), Haine (1 mile south), Margate (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south) and Garlinge (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Westwood
In Westwood, that means homes and buildings near Hartsdown Academy and The Orb pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Margate station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.4 miles north) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.