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Flat Roof Survey in Rodmersham
Need a flat roof survey in Rodmersham? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Useful tips for Rodmersham property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Flat roof survey in Rodmersham: what you get
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and cracked or split membrane.
In a village or hamlet like Rodmersham, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Rodmersham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Rodmersham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Rodmersham
Is Rodmersham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Rodmersham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
How we price flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Rodmersham
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
Why get it checked now?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Around Rodmersham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Rodmersham
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Rodmersham, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. 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. Anyone responsible for a site like Rodmersham School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Rodmersham, the roof can be surveyed. Rodmersham is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the ME9 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Rodmersham: Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Rodmersham
We work in homes and buildings around The Sittingbourne School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. Rodmersham’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west).