Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Graveney, Kent
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Graveney, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Graveney
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you are worried about a sagging deck under the covering and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Graveney, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Graveney (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Graveney questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Graveney, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Graveney?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
What we are asked to look at in Graveney
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Take a building like Graveney Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Graveney
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Surveys on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys around Graveney
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Graveney, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Faversham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Graveney and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Graveney. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road. Other places close to Graveney include Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Around Graveney
In Graveney, that means homes and buildings near South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. Graveney’s nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Graveney, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.