Kent · London and the South East
Henhurst Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Henhurst? You can book a flat roof survey in Henhurst and across Kent.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof surveys in Henhurst: local notes
Henhurst lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a building like Singlewell Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Margaret, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Henhurst is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Henhurst and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in DA12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Henhurst include Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Near you in Henhurst
Around Henhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Jeskyns, The George Inn and Thamesview School, among other places. Henhurst’s nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). The countryside around Henhurst includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Henhurst
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and loose or cracked edge trims.
Older buildings in small places like Henhurst may be 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Henhurst (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Henhurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Henhurst
Is the coastal weather around Henhurst hard on roofs?
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.
Is Henhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a close look.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Why act early in Henhurst
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, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In a small place like Henhurst, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Henhurst
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
With Cobham College about 1 mile south-east, the area around Henhurst has a long history. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.