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Flat Roof Survey in Rodmersham Green
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Rodmersham Green? You can book a flat roof survey in Rodmersham Green and across Kent.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Rodmersham Green
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roof survey in Rodmersham Green
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’re worried about damaged trims at the roof edge and gaps at upstands and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Rodmersham Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Rodmersham Green (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. For older village homes like those around Rodmersham Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Book a survey every few years
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
How the survey works
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. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Rodmersham Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof 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.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Rodmersham Green: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rodmersham Green?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Rodmersham Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Rodmersham Green listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Also near Rodmersham Green
What else we do in Rodmersham Green
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Flat and commercial roofs around Rodmersham Green
Rodmersham Green is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Sittingbourne station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Rodmersham School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Rodmersham Green is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Rodmersham Green, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Rodmersham Green. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME9 is within our area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Stockers Hill, Green Lane and Bottles Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Highsted (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Bapchild (1 mile east), Newbury (1 mile south-east) and Tunstall (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Near you in Rodmersham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood, among other places. The closest station to Rodmersham Green is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (1.7 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).