Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Flemings
Flat roof surveys in Flemings, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Standing water left after rain
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Leaks around rooflights
Useful tips for Flemings property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
How a flat roof survey works in Flemings
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We are frequently asked to look into blisters and bubbles in the covering and outlets that hold water back, across GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
Somewhere as small as Flemings, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Flemings (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Flemings?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Standing water left after rain
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Cracked or split membrane
Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 2.7 miles south-west, show how far back building around Flemings goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Flat roofs in Flemings
Flemings lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Flemings is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether the building in Flemings is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Flemings is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CT13. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Barnsole (1 mile west), Hammill Park (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Staple (1 mile west) and Ash (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Flemings
Around Flemings, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Pig Inn and Sandwich Technology School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Flemings include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Why get it checked now?
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Outbuildings and barns around Flemings are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Flemings, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Flemings
Will you come out to Flemings?
Yes. Flemings is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Flemings, take more of a battering?
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 look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.