Medway · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Lidsing, Medway
Need a flat roof survey in Lidsing? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
About our flat roof survey in Lidsing
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and people most often book us about leaks around rooflights and blocked or damaged outlets.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Lidsing take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Local flat roofs in Lidsing
Lidsing is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. With Restoration House about 4.7 miles north-west, Lidsing sits in an area with a long building history. 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 Swingate Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Bookings from Lidsing are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: ME7. We also cover the places around Lidsing: Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Around Lidsing
Typical jobs here are in homes near South Wood, The Harrow pub and Greenacre Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lidsing include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lidsing. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Lidsing, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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 is 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
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
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. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Lidsing
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Standing water left after rain
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you own a rental within reach of Rainham (Kent) station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What else we do in Lidsing
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Lidsing
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lidsing?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Lidsing?
Yes, Lidsing is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Lidsing?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.