Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Wichling
Flat roof surveys in Wichling and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Wichling can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flat roof survey in Wichling: what you get
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blisters and bubbles in the covering and outlets that hold water back.
In a small place like Wichling, 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Wichling (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Wichling
Do you cover Wichling?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wichling as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Wichling?
Yes. Wichling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Flat and commercial roofs around Wichling
About 4.1 miles east lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Wichling has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you’re in Wichling, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Wichling and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Wichling
In Wichling, that means homes and buildings near Doddington Place Gardens. The closest station to Wichling is Lenham station, about 3.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
What we are asked to look at in Wichling
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, 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 you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wichling can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wichling
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos