Kent · London and the South East
Chartway Street Flat Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Chartway Street.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
What a flat roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chartway Street
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’re worried about raised blisters across the surface and gaps at upstands and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Chartway Street, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Chartway Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Chartway Street
About 2 miles north lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Chartway Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Kingswood Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Take an older house close to St Peter's and St Paul's Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Chartway Street is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Chartway Street is one of the places in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys.
Flat roof surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Chartway Street include Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chartway Street
The closest station to Chartway Street is Harrietsham station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
Common questions in Chartway Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chartway Street?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Chartway Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Chartway Street is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Chartway Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Book a survey every few years
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
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.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from the ground. 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.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a careful look.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Chartway Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs