Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Gravesend, Kent
Independent flat roof surveys in Gravesend. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Standing water left after rain
Local flat roofs in Gravesend
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Gravesend, 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. With Cobham College about 2.9 miles south, Gravesend sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church Milton, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Whitehill Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. Gravesend is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the DA12 and DA11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A2 and A226, Gravesend is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. If you’re just outside Gravesend, we cover Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Gravesend
We work in homes and buildings around Northfleet Urban Country Park, St John's Catholic Comprehensive and St John's Catholic Comprehensive, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Gravesend includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
How a flat roof survey works in Gravesend
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. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at edge trims that have lifted or split and cracked or split membrane, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Shops, surgeries, schools and small business units in towns like Gravesend often have flat roofs. They’re easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling tile. A survey, or electronic testing where the membrane suits it, shows what’s going on. Let us know who manages the building so access to the roof can be arranged.
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.
- Location
- Gravesend (DA12, DA11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Gravesend, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We check the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Gravesend
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Gravesend
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
For landlords with property near Gravesend station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
Why it’s worth a survey now in Gravesend
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Around Gravesend, water from a roof defect often goes unseen for a while, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Gravesend
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gravesend?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Gravesend is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Gravesend
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.