Medway · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in North Street, Medway
Independent flat roof surveys in North Street. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
How a flat roof survey works in North Street
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. 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. If you’ve noticed water getting in at rooflights and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like North Street may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- North Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around North Street
The coast is about 1 mile or less from North Street, 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
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.
North Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. North Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. North Street is one of the places in Medway we cover for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the ME3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside North Street, we cover Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile north-east), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west) and Sharnal Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
What’s near North Street
In North Street, that means homes and buildings near The White Horse pub. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4 miles south-west). The countryside around North Street includes Bishop Saltings.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around North Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in North Street
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in North Street
Do roofs near the sea, like those around North Street, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as North Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in North Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in North Street?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
When to book a survey in North Street
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Standing water left after rain
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you own a rental within reach of Gillingham (Kent) station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Places near North Street
More services for North Street
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Book a survey every few years
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
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, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber