Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Westwood, Kent
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westwood. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Westwood questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westwood?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Westwood is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Westwood?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
About our flat roof survey in Westwood
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed pools of water lying on the roof and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass alike.
Some older homes in villages like Westwood are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Westwood (DA13, DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Westwood
Westwood lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For businesses in and around places such as Bluewater, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If you own a rental within reach of Longfield station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Westwood is about 3 miles south of Swanscombe, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Westwood. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the DA13 and DA2 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Westwood Road and Highcross Road and the roads around them. We also cover Grubb Street (1 mile south-west), Green Street Green (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north-west), St Margarets (2 miles west) and Darenth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Around Westwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Longfield Academy, Longfield Chalk Bank and Railway Tavern, among other places. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 1 mile south. Nearby you’ll also find Stone Museum of Geology (3.3 miles north-west) and Bluewater (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Sawyers Lake.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Westwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- 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 is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.