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Flat roof survey in Chartham, Kent
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Chartham? You can book a flat roof survey in Chartham and across Kent.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
How a flat roof survey works in Chartham
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’re worried about a sagging deck under the covering and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Chartham, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Chartham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Chartham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Chartham
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there’s still time to plan the work. Outbuildings and barns around Chartham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
Flat and commercial roofs around Chartham
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Chartham Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Chartham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Surveys in Chartham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Chartham is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Flat roof surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Station Road, River Court and The Green or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Chartham include Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Near you in Chartham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to No Man's Orchard and The Artichoke Inn, among other places. There is a railway station in Chartham itself: Chartham station. Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Chartham includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Chartham
Is Chartham in the area you cover?
Yes, Chartham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Chartham?
Yes, Chartham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.