Medway · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Burham, Medway
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Burham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burham
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. Typical surveys look at splits, cracks and crazing and edge trims that have lifted or split, across felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Burham may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Burham (ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Burham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Burham?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Burham is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Burham?
Yes, Burham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Burham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Flat roof surveys in Burham: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 2.4 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Burham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Burham Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Snodland station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We visit Burham as part of our work across Medway, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Medway coverage includes Burham.
Here we cover the ME1 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Burham, we cover Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Around Burham
In Burham, that means homes and buildings near The Windmill pub, The Holmesdale School and Burham Marsh and the streets around them. The closest station to Burham is Snodland station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Burham
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Burham and across Medway can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.