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Finglesham Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Finglesham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Do you need a flat roof survey in Finglesham?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Leaks around rooflights
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St George, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Which limits apply to the survey
How a flat roof survey works in Finglesham
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged trims at the roof edge and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Finglesham are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Finglesham (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Finglesham
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
FAQs for Finglesham
Will you come out to Finglesham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Finglesham, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Finglesham is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Finglesham 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.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Finglesham
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For an older or listed building in a place like Finglesham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Finglesham
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
Flat roofs in Finglesham
Finglesham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Finglesham has a long history of building, with Walmer Castle about 3.4 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take a building like Northbourne Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Finglesham and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Finglesham and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT14 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Marley (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile north-west), Northbourne (1 mile south) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
What’s near Finglesham
In Finglesham, that means homes and buildings near Sandwich Technology School, Betteshanger Park and The Crown Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Finglesham is Sandwich station, about 2.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.