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Upper Upnor Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Upper Upnor, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Upnor
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We’re frequently asked to look into water getting in at rooflights and a sagging deck under the covering, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Upnor, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Older and listed buildings around Upper Upnor may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Upnor
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Upper Upnor
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Upper Upnor?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Upnor?
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Upper Upnor?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof surveys in Upper Upnor: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Upper Upnor, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. The wider area around Upper Upnor has a long history of building, with Restoration House about 1.6 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wainscott Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in Upper Upnor, we can survey the roof. Across Medway, we cover Upper Upnor and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME2 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
What’s near Upper Upnor
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms, Lower Lines Park and Waterfront University Technical College, among other places. Other local landmarks include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south) and Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Strood station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Upper Upnor includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What we’re asked to look at in Upper Upnor
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Common reasons to book include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Loose or cracked edge trims
The streets around a church such as St Philip & St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Nearby places to Upper Upnor
Other services in Upper Upnor
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Upper Upnor can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.