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Flat roof survey in Strood, Medway
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Strood. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Why act early in Strood
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. In a family home in Strood, a small roof fault lets water into places you cannot see, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time it shows inside, the job has grown.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Flat roof survey in Strood: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. Common reasons to book are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and edge trims that have lifted or split, across felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt.
Shops, surgeries, schools and small business units in towns like Strood often have flat roofs. They’re easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling tile, and by then the insulation underneath may be wet. A close look at outlets, upstands and the membrane itself shows where it stands. Tell us who manages the building so access to the roof can be arranged.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Strood
Strood is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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. Strood has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
With Temple Manor about 0.5 miles south-east, the area around Strood has a long history. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. The streets around a church such as St Francis' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Strood is one of many places we visit across Medway. Our Medway coverage includes Strood and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME2, ME1 and ME3 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Strood include the A2 and A226. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway.
Local landmarks in Strood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rede Common, Temple School and Strood Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Strood station, about 1 mile east. Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (1 mile east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A survey in Strood needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When to book a survey in Strood
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Standing water left after rain
Anyone responsible for a site like Elaine Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Common questions in Strood
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Strood?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Strood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Strood
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.