Medway · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Wainscott, Medway
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Wainscott. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Water getting in at rooflights
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
About our flat roof survey in Wainscott
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. 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. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Wainscott frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
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.
- Place
- Wainscott (ME2, ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Wainscott
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Wainscott, 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. Restoration House, about 1.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wainscott. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Landlords with a home close to Strood station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wainscott Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We survey roofs in Wainscott and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: ME2 and ME3. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Around Wainscott
In Wainscott, that means homes and buildings near Temple School, Broomhill Park and The Hundred of Hoo Academy and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south). The closest station to Wainscott is Strood station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Upnor Castle (0.7 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Wainscott
Is the coastal weather around Wainscott hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Wainscott?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Wainscott?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
More services for Wainscott
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
How we price flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground 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.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Wainscott book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Being in a smaller place like Wainscott does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.