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Flat roof survey in Wilmington, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Wilmington and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
How a flat roof survey works in Wilmington
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets 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 phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We’re frequently asked to look into water getting in at rooflights and upstands pulling away from walls, across single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Wilmington, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Wilmington (DA2, DA5, DA1)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Wilmington
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wilmington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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What else we do in Wilmington
Do you need a flat roof survey in Wilmington?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Take a building like Wilmington Grammar School for Girls: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- When you’ll get the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Wilmington
Is Wilmington in the area you cover?
Yes, Wilmington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Wilmington listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wilmington
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wilmington and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Flat roof surveys in Wilmington: local notes
With Hall Place and Gardens about 1.7 miles north-west, Wilmington sits in an area with a long building history. 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. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church like St Barnabas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you run a business near Broadway Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Wilmington, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Wilmington is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the DA2, DA5 and DA1 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A2, Wilmington is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. We also cover Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wilmington
Around Wilmington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dartford Heath, The Plough pub and Wilmington Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Wilmington is Crayford station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Wilmington 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.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.