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Flat Roof Survey in Felderland
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Felderland, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Felderland
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is 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. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and blistering in felt or asphalt.
Some older homes in villages like Felderland 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Felderland (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
Nearby places to Felderland
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Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Flat roofs in Felderland
Felderland is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Within a mile and a half or so of Felderland there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For hotels and guest houses around Felderland, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 4.7 miles west, show how far back building around Felderland goes. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Felderland is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Felderland gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Felderland is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Felderland Lane, Felderland Close and Deal Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Statenborough (1 mile west), Worth (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Felderland
In Felderland, that means homes and buildings near The Blue Pigeons pub, Worth Primary School and Ham Fen. Felderland’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Felderland can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Common questions in Felderland
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Felderland, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Felderland?
Yes. Felderland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
How do I book a survey in Felderland?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.