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Flat Roof Survey in Hodsoll Street
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Hodsoll Street? You can book a flat roof survey in Hodsoll Street and across Kent.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Pools of water lying on the roof
FAQs for Hodsoll Street
Will you come out to Hodsoll Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hodsoll Street?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
About our flat roof survey in Hodsoll Street
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. Typical surveys look at standing water left after rain and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hodsoll Street take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hodsoll Street (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hodsoll Street
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Hodsoll Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What affects the price in Hodsoll Street
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hodsoll Street
About 4.5 miles north-east lies Cobham College, a reminder of how long the area around Hodsoll Street has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building like Culverstone Green Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Meopham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Hodsoll Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Hodsoll Street, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Hodsoll Street is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN15 is covered for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Haven Hill and Hodsoll Street, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Ridley (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile south), New Street (1 mile north-east), Culverstone Green (1 mile east) and South Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Around Hodsoll Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Trosley Country Park and Meopham School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Meopham station, about 3.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (3.7 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south-east).
Common roof problems in Hodsoll Street
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. 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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
- Cracked or split membrane
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Peter, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?