Kent · London and the South East
Henley Street Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Henley Street, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Useful tips for Henley Street property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Flat roof survey in Henley Street: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. 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’ve noticed dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes alike.
In a small place like Henley Street, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Henley Street (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Henley Street
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. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Common reasons to book include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Henley Street
Is Henley Street in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Henley Street as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Henley Street?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords and letting agents in Henley Street book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Also near Henley Street
What else we do in Henley Street
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Henley Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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’s 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.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Flat roof surveys around Henley Street
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 0.8 miles north lies Cobham College, a reminder of how long the area around Henley Street has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building such as Cobham Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Henley Street is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. If you’re in Henley Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Henley Street. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in DA13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Luddesdown (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west), Round Street (1 mile north-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south).
Around Henley Street
In Henley Street, that means homes and buildings near Camer Park Country Park, Meopham School and The Cock pub. The closest station to Henley Street is Sole Street station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
What affects the price in Henley Street
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.