Medway · London and the South East
Bredhurst Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Bredhurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof survey in Bredhurst: what you get
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
In a village or hamlet like Bredhurst, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Bredhurst (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Bredhurst
Bredhurst is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Restoration House, about 5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bredhurst. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. Anyone responsible for a site like Deanwood Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Surveys in Bredhurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Medway coverage includes Bredhurst and the places around it.
Surveys in ME7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Near you in Bredhurst
In Bredhurst, that means homes and buildings near Levan Strice, Rainham School for Girls and The Harrow pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Bredhurst: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Bredhurst hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Bredhurst listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Bredhurst?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Around Bredhurst, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Bredhurst, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Bredhurst
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
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Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Book a survey every few years
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.