Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Milton-next-Gravesend, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Milton-next-Gravesend. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How a flat roof survey works in Milton-next-Gravesend
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. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’re worried about pools of water lying on the roof and upstands pulling away from walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes alike.
In smaller places like Milton-next-Gravesend, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches 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 an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Milton-next-Gravesend (DA12, DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Milton-next-Gravesend: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Milton-next-Gravesend?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Milton-next-Gravesend?
Yes. Milton-next-Gravesend is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Milton-next-Gravesend?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How do I book a survey in Milton-next-Gravesend?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Milton-next-Gravesend
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
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The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to Milton-next-Gravesend is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Flat roof surveys in Milton-next-Gravesend: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Milton-next-Gravesend, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Historic houses like Cobham College, about 3.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Milton-next-Gravesend goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Gravesend station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like St John's Catholic Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Milton-next-Gravesend is about 1 mile north-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys in Milton-next-Gravesend for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Milton-next-Gravesend is one of the places in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the DA12 and DA11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Joy Road, Love Lane and Mark Lane and the roads around them. With the A226 close by, Milton-next-Gravesend is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Milton-next-Gravesend: Denton (1 mile south-east), Gravesend (1 mile south-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile south-west), Northfleet (2 miles west) and Singlewell or Ifield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Swanley (10 miles west), Kings Hill (12 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Around Milton-next-Gravesend
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John's Catholic Comprehensive, Northfleet Urban Country Park and The Waterloo Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Gravesend station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Gravesham Museum (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.