Medway · London and the South East
Dunn Street Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Dunn Street, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
How a flat roof survey works in Dunn Street
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We are often asked to look into gaps at upstands and abutments and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, across mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
Some older homes in villages like Dunn Street are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Dunn Street (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Outbuildings and barns around Dunn Street 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.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dunn Street
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photographs
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Dunn Street
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dunn Street. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in Dunn Street
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Dunn Street?
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.
How do I find out if my home in Dunn Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Flat roofs in Dunn Street
Dunn Street is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Rainham (Kent) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Swingate Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Dunn Street is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Dunn Street is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small.
Flat roof surveys in ME7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Lidsing (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-east), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west) and Luton (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Dunn Street
We work in homes and buildings around South Wood and The Harrow pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south) and Allington Castle (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Dunn Street
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Dunn Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.