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Flat roof survey in Coombe, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Coombe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Why act early in Coombe
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 people who use the building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Coombe can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof survey in Coombe: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Coombe are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Coombe (CT3, CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Coombe
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Towns and villages near Coombe
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Common questions in Coombe
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Coombe?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Coombe is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Coombe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Local flat roofs in Coombe
Coombe is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a building like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Coombe goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys in Coombe for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the CT3 and CT13 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue. We also cover Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Coombe
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequer Inn and Sandwich Technology School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.1 miles east. A little further out are White Mill (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Useful tips for Coombe property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Coombe, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Coombe
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
We are often asked to look at:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included