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Flat roof survey in North Street, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in North Street, with photos and a clear written report.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roofs in North Street
North Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Belmont House and Gardens, about 2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around North Street. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Faversham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St James, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Roofs in North Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover North Street and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of ME13 is covered for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
Around North Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Abbey School. The closest station to North Street is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).
About our flat roof survey in North Street
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. Typical surveys look at failed seals around rooflight kerbs and a sagging deck under the covering, on upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
In a small place like North Street, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- North Street (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in North Street
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Problems we come across often include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sheldwich Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
FAQs for North Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Street?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around North Street, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Flat roofs can’t usually be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. In a small place like North Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Places near North Street
Other services in North Street
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually 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. All told, expect between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like North Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we cannot see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber