Kent · London and the South East
Silver Street Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Silver Street? We carry out flat roof surveys in Silver Street and across Kent.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. Outbuildings and barns around Silver Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Silver Street
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We’re frequently asked to look into blistering in felt or asphalt and signs of deflection in the roof deck, on mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Silver Street, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Silver Street (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Silver Street
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Silver Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Silver Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Silver Street
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
FAQs for Silver Street
Is my home in Silver Street listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Silver Street?
Yes. Silver Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Silver Street?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Useful tips for Silver Street property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Silver Street
Silver Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For landlords with property near Sittingbourne station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Bredgar Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Silver Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys in Silver Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Silver Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the ME9 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Silver Street: Bredgar (1 mile east), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Silver Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Westlands School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Silver Street is Sittingbourne station, about 2.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Detling Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.