Commercial Roof Inspections Across Kent
Protecting your commercial property starts at the top. We provide thorough, professionally documented roof inspections for business owners, landlords and property managers across Kent.
Why Commercial Roof Inspections Are Different
A residential roof inspection and a commercial one require different expertise. Commercial roofs — particularly flat-roofed units, industrial premises and older retail stock — use different materials, have different failure modes, and the consequences of getting it wrong are different too. A leaking commercial roof can mean stock damage, business interruption, insurance complications and potentially unsafe premises.
Across Kent — from the industrial estates around Maidstone and Ashford to retail units in Canterbury and Dartford town centres — we inspect commercial properties for business owners who want to understand the condition of their asset, and for landlords who need documentation to manage their portfolio effectively.
Annual Condition Reports
A scheduled annual inspection gives you a rolling record of roof condition — invaluable for budget planning and demonstrating maintenance to insurers.
Insurance Claim Support
Storm damage, water ingress and structural deterioration all require documented evidence. We produce reports that insurance adjusters can work with directly.
Pre-Purchase Due Diligence
Before acquiring a commercial property, understand the roof's condition and the potential capital expenditure required over the next 5–10 years.
Dilapidation Surveys
At lease end, establish clearly what condition the roof was in — whether you are the landlord protecting against tenant damage or the tenant establishing pre-existing deterioration.
Planned Maintenance Surveys
We help property managers develop a rolling maintenance programme — identifying which elements can be repaired, which need monitoring and which need budget allocation for replacement.
Drone Roof Surveys
For large commercial roofs, drone inspection is dramatically more cost-effective than scaffolding and produces better documentation. We cover the whole roof in a single session.
Commercial Roof Systems We Inspect
Built-Up Felt (BUR)
Common on older commercial premises. We check layer integrity, surface condition, drainage, and ballast.
EPDM Rubber Membrane
Excellent longevity but susceptible to punctures, seam failures and poor detailing at edges.
GRP Fibreglass
We assess for cracking, delamination, inadequate falls and junction failures.
Single-Ply (TPO / PVC)
Modern systems that fail at seams and penetrations. We use thermal imaging to identify issues.
Metal Profiled Sheeting
Common in industrial units. We check fixings, laps, flashings and condensation risk.
Traditional Pitched (Commercial)
Pubs, churches, older retail — we inspect traditional coverings on non-residential structures.
Commercial Roof Inspection FAQs
Everything you need to know before booking your inspection.
We inspect all common commercial roof types: built-up felt, EPDM rubber membrane, GRP fibreglass, single-ply TPO/PVC, metal profiled sheeting, asphalt and traditional pitched roofs on commercial premises. Each system has different failure modes and we assess them accordingly.
Commercial Roof Inspection in Kent
Whether you are a sole trader with a single unit or a landlord managing a portfolio, we provide the documentation and expertise you need. Tailored quotes for commercial properties.