London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Medway
From the largest town to the smallest village in Medway, we can carry out flat roof surveys. Clear prices including VAT, and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Flat roof survey across Medway
Across Medway, that means surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings. Choose your town from the list to see local details.
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About flat roof surveys in Medway
If the house you’re 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 often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are splits, cracks and crazing and blocked or damaged outlets, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
What affects the price in Medway
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Medway, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Near you in Gillingham
In Gillingham, that means homes and buildings near The Robert Napier School, Featherby Junior School and The Robert Napier School and the streets around them. Also close by are Holy Trinity Church (within half a mile north-east), The Star pub (0.6 miles west) and Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south). Gillingham’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Gillingham includes Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Flat roof surveys across Medway: local notes
From Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester to its smaller places, Medway has flat roofs on extensions, garages, shops, offices and blocks. Felt, asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP and single-ply membranes each fail in their own way.
We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Medway is part of that. Housing here runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to post-war new towns and modern estates. Along the coast in Medway, roofs facing the sea take the brunt of the weather, so ridges, verges and flashings there often need attention first.
Gillingham: If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Pentagon Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you look after a building such as Featherby Junior School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is typically one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Medway. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in Medway
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Questions from Medway
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you work in Medway?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Medway included.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
All places in Medway
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- Capstone
- Chatham
- Chatham Waterfront
- Chattenden
- Church Street
- Cliffe
- Cliffe Woods
- Cooling
- Cooling Street
- Cuxton