Medway · London and the South East
Rochester Riverside Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Rochester Riverside. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof survey in Rochester Riverside: what you get
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos 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. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We are often asked to look into splits, cracks and crazing and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, across upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
Around Rochester Riverside, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Rochester Riverside (ME1, ME2, ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around Rochester Riverside frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
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Flat and commercial roofs around Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Within a mile and a half or so of Rochester Riverside there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Restoration House, about 0.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rochester Riverside. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We provide flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Rochester Riverside and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Medway. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME1, ME2 and ME3 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Around Rochester Riverside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Michael the Archangel Church, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School. Also close by are Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east), The Eagle Tavern (within half a mile south-west) and The Paddock (0.8 miles south-east). There is a railway station in Rochester Riverside itself: Rochester station. A little further out are Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile west) and French Hospital (within half a mile south-west). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
FAQs for Rochester Riverside
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Rochester Riverside?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Is my home in Rochester Riverside listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs can’t usually be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Homes in smaller places like Rochester Riverside can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Rochester Riverside and across Medway can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What affects the price in Rochester Riverside
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Rochester Riverside, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.