Medway · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Sharnal Street
Flat roof surveys in Sharnal Street and the rest of Medway. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Leaks around rooflights
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sharnal Street
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sharnal Street. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
About our flat roof survey in Sharnal Street
If the house you’re 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 frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at blistering in felt or asphalt and leaks around rooflights, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass.
In a small place like Sharnal 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, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Sharnal Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
What affects the price in Sharnal Street
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Sharnal Street questions
Is the coastal weather around Sharnal Street hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Sharnal Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Sharnal Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Sharnal Street is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do you inspect a 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 insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Places near Sharnal Street
Also in Sharnal Street
Useful tips for Sharnal Street property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
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.
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 surveys around Sharnal Street
Sharnal Street is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
With Restoration House about 4.9 miles south-west, the area around Sharnal Street has a long history. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. Anyone responsible for a site like High Halstow Primary Academy will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Gillingham (Kent) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Sharnal Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Sharnal Street is one of many places we visit across Medway, for homes and businesses alike. Our Medway coverage includes Sharnal Street. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME3 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Sharnal Street: Fenn Street (1 mile north-east), High Halstow (1 mile north-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south).
Around Sharnal Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hundred of Hoo Academy and The Red Dog Public House. Sharnal Street’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Sharnal Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.