Medway · London and the South East
Grange Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Grange, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Local flat roofs in Grange
Grange lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Restoration House, about 3.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Grange. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Gillingham (Kent) station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take a building like Woodlands Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Grange is about 1 mile north of Gillingham, in Medway. Grange is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Medway, we cover Grange and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of ME7 and ME8 for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Grange Road, Lower Featherby Road and Odo Rise or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Grange, we cover Lower Twydall (1 mile south-east), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south), Darland (2 miles south-west) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Grange
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Robert Napier School, Our Lady of Gillingham Church and Riverside Country Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Hastings Arms (under half a mile north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (3.3 miles west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Bishop Saltings.
About our flat roof survey in Grange
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We are frequently asked to look into failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and standing water left after rain, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Grange take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Grange (ME7, ME8)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Grange property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
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. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
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.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Grange
How do I find out if my home in Grange is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Grange?
Yes. Grange is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
What we are asked to look at in Grange
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Magdalen, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around Grange, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Grange, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs