Medway · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Wouldham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Wouldham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof survey in Wouldham: what you get
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. Common reasons to book are upstands pulling away from walls and blocked or damaged outlets, across felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
Somewhere as small as Wouldham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Wouldham (ME1)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What else we do in Wouldham
Flat roof surveys around Wouldham
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 0.9 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Wouldham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take a building like Halling Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Halling station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. Wouldham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Medway. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
Around Wouldham
Around Wouldham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Holborough Marshes, The Five Bells pub and The Thomas Aveling School. The closest station to Wouldham is Halling station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wouldham include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Wouldham 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.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Book a survey every few years
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. In a small place like Wouldham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Wouldham questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wouldham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Wouldham in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Wouldham is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. 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 do I book a survey in Wouldham?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.