Kent · London and the South East
Wrotham Heath Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Wrotham Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Wrotham Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Flat roof survey in Wrotham Heath: what you get
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 photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and splits, cracks and crazing, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Wrotham Heath, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Wrotham Heath (ME19, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Wrotham Heath
About 2.7 miles south-west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wrotham Heath has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Wrotham Heath is about 7 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether the building in Wrotham Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the ME19 and TN15 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on London Road, Sandy Lane and Clearway and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Comp (1 mile south-west), Platt (1 mile south-west), Offham (1 mile east), Borough Green (2 miles west) and Crouch (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Wrotham Heath
In Wrotham Heath, that means homes and buildings near Wrotham School and Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. Wrotham Heath’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.7 miles west).
Common questions in Wrotham Heath
Is Wrotham Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Wrotham Heath is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wrotham Heath?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wrotham Heath
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Common roof problems in Wrotham Heath
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Anyone responsible for a site like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.