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Flat Roof Survey in Chattenden
Flat roof surveys in Chattenden from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Water getting in at rooflights
How a flat roof survey works in Chattenden
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and raised blisters across the surface.
Some older homes in villages like Chattenden are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Chattenden (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in Chattenden
How do I find out if my home in Chattenden is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Chattenden?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you go up onto the roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Also near Chattenden
Also in Chattenden
Useful tips for Chattenden property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
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.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What affects the price in Chattenden
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Chattenden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
Local flat roofs in Chattenden
Chattenden is within about 2 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. Restoration House, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chattenden. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Strood station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chattenden Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in Chattenden, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Medway, we cover Chattenden. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME3 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road. Other places close to Chattenden include Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Chattenden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Pier pub, The Hundred of Hoo Academy and Lower Lines Park, among other places. Chattenden’s nearest station is Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south) and Upnor Castle (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Chattenden include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chattenden
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
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 with less disruption.