Kent · London and the South East
Hollow Street Flat Roof Survey
Need a flat roof survey in Hollow Street? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat roofs in Hollow Street
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Hollow Street, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Sturry station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Chislet Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We visit Hollow Street as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Flat roof surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Hollow Street
Around Hollow Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area and Spires Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
About our flat roof survey in Hollow Street
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 pools of water lying on the roof and water getting in at rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hollow 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 usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Hollow Street (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Hollow Street
Common roof problems in Hollow Street
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note the date and type of any roof work
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.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Hollow Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Hollow Street, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Hollow Street
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. In a small place like Hollow Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Hollow Street
Is Hollow Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Hollow Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Hollow Street listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you go up onto the roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hollow Street
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.