Medway · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Mockbeggar, Medway
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Mockbeggar.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How a flat roof survey works in Mockbeggar
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. 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. If you’re worried about a sagging deck under the covering and splits and cracks in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Mockbeggar may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Mockbeggar (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Mockbeggar
Is Mockbeggar within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Mockbeggar hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Nearby places to Mockbeggar
Also in Mockbeggar
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Mockbeggar can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Flat and commercial roofs around Mockbeggar
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Mockbeggar, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Historic houses such as Temple Manor, about 2.3 miles south, show how far back building around Mockbeggar goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Surveys in Mockbeggar work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Mockbeggar is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the ME3 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Bunters Hill Road and Town Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mockbeggar
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Temple School, Strood Academy and Broomhill Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Mockbeggar is Higham station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mockbeggar, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Mockbeggar
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Leaks around rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Cracked or split membrane
For landlords with property near Higham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Are they insured for the work?