Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Gravesend, Hertfordshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Gravesend.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Cracked or split membrane
- Upstands pulling away from walls
About our flat roof survey in Gravesend
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed splits and cracks in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Gravesend take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Gravesend (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gravesend questions
Will you come out to Gravesend?
Yes, Gravesend is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Gravesend listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Flat roof surveys around Gravesend
With Much Hadham Palace about 3.6 miles south, Gravesend sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Bishops Stortford station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Gravesend is about 4 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Gravesend as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hertfordshire, we cover Gravesend. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SG11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you’re just outside Gravesend, we cover Albury (1 mile west), Clapgate (1 mile south-east), Furneux Pelham (2 miles north), Braughing (3 miles west) and Hay Street (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south-west), Cheshunt (15 miles south-west) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Gravesend
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Catherine Wheel pub and the streets around them. Gravesend’s nearest station is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (3.1 miles south-east).
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Gravesend
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Why act early in Gravesend
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Gravesend are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Gravesend, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What else we do in Gravesend
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Gravesend, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it 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 photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Gravesend, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.