Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Upchurch, Kent
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upchurch. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Flat roof survey in Upchurch
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We are frequently asked to look into pools of water lying on the roof and raised blisters across the surface, across felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
Older buildings in small places like Upchurch may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Upchurch (ME9, ME8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Upchurch
Do you cover smaller places like Upchurch?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upchurch?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Flat roof surveys around Upchurch
Upchurch is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holywell Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Surveys in Upchurch work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Upchurch. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of ME9 and ME8 for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane. Other places close to Upchurch include Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Upchurch
In Upchurch, that means homes and buildings near Leigh Academy Rainham and Berengrave Chalk Pit and the streets around them. The closest station to Upchurch is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Upchurch, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
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 get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Towns and villages near Upchurch
Also in Upchurch
Common roof problems in Upchurch
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Common reasons to book include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upchurch
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Upchurch. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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.