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Flat roof survey in Flete, Kent
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flete. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof survey in Flete: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about upstands pulling away from walls and a sagging deck under the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Flete 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Flete (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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. Older and listed buildings around Flete may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Flete
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Common questions in Flete
How do I find out if my home in Flete is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Flete?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Flete is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Flete?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Also in Flete
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Flete can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Flat roofs in Flete
Flete is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. About 2.2 miles west lies Quex Park, a reminder of how long the area around Flete has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like St. Catherine's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Shop and office owners around Westwood Cross may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. For landlords with property near Margate station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Roofs in Flete get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Flete is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in CT9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road. We also cover Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
What’s near Flete
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hartsdown Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Margate station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.