Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Sittingbourne
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Sittingbourne and across Kent.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
About our flat roof survey in Sittingbourne
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’ve noticed pools of water lying on the roof and upstands pulling away from walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Garages and porches on estates in towns like Sittingbourne frequently have flat roofs. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Felt, rubber and fibreglass coverings each need a different approach. We do not test for asbestos, but our reports may flag materials that could contain it.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Borden Grammar School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. In Sittingbourne, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Sittingbourne. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME10 and ME9 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square. Sittingbourne sits on or near the A2 and A249. We also cover Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent.
Near you in Sittingbourne
Around Sittingbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milton Court Primary Academy, The Golden Hope pub and Milton Creek Country Park and the streets around them. Sittingbourne has its own railway station: Sittingbourne station. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (under half a mile east) and Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north).
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Sittingbourne: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Sittingbourne hard on roofs?
It can do. Sittingbourne is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Sittingbourne is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Sittingbourne
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Sittingbourne means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Most visits in a town like Sittingbourne start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.