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Flat roof survey in Sole Street, Kent
Flat roof surveys around Sole Street, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof surveys around Sole Street
Sole 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. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Cobham College, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sole Street. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Room, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you look after a building like Cobham Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We survey roofs in Sole Street and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Flat roof surveys in DA13 and DA12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Sole Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Railway Inn, Meopham School and Camer Park Country Park. Sole Street has its own railway station: Sole Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
About our flat roof survey in Sole Street
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or split membrane and signs of deflection in the roof deck, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like Sole Street may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Sole Street (DA13, DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Sole Street property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Book a survey every few years
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
When to book a survey in Sole Street
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Blocked or damaged outlets
If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
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The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Sole Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey does not cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Sole Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Sole Street
Will you come out to Sole Street?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sole Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.