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Flat Roof Survey in Meopham
Flat roof surveys across Meopham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
How a flat roof survey works in Meopham
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you are worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs alike.
Around a smaller place like Meopham, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Meopham (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Meopham
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. In an older home around Meopham, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Book a survey every few years
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Meopham is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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When to book a survey in Meopham
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Leaks around rooflights
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you own a rental within reach of Meopham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Flat and commercial roofs around Meopham
Cobham College, about 1.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Meopham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St John the Baptist: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you look after a building such as Meopham Community Academy, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Meopham is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Meopham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Meopham. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of the DA13 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, The Russets and The Pippins. We also cover the places around Meopham: Foxendown (1 mile south-east), Sole Street (1 mile north-east), Round Street (1 mile north-east), Gold Street (1 mile north-east) and Nash Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
What’s near Meopham
Around Meopham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Meopham School, Camer Park Country Park and The Railway Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Meopham station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Meopham includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for Meopham
Do you cover smaller places like Meopham?
Yes. Meopham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Meopham is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How do I book a survey in Meopham?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.