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Willesborough Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Willesborough, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Standing water left after rain
Landlords, agents and block managers in Willesborough
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Willesborough and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Flat roof survey in Willesborough
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and outlets that hold water back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Willesborough, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Willesborough (TN24)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Useful tips for Willesborough property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Why get it checked now?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Around Willesborough, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Willesborough questions
How do I find out if my home in Willesborough is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Willesborough within the area you cover?
Yes, Willesborough is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I book a survey in Willesborough?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Flat and commercial roofs around Willesborough
The wider area around Willesborough has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 3.1 miles north-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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For hotels and guest houses around Willesborough, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you look after a building like Willesborough Junior School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Willesborough is about 1 mile east of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Willesborough, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN24 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You will find streets like Mead Road, Mill Lane and Milne Road. Willesborough sits on or near the A2070, which makes travel easy. We also cover South Willesborough (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile west), Finberry (1 mile south) and Park Farm (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (9 miles south-east), Davington (12 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Willesborough
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The William Harvey Public House, Ashford Green Corridors and The North School. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles west. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Homes around Willesborough often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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How we price flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.