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Flat Roof Survey in Sheldwich Lees
Flat roof surveys around Sheldwich Lees, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sheldwich Lees
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you are worried about loose or cracked edge trims and gaps at upstands and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets alike.
Some older homes in villages like Sheldwich Lees 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Sheldwich Lees
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Leaks around rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Sheldwich Lees can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- 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 the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Sheldwich Lees, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a close look.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents and landlords in Sheldwich Lees book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Useful tips for Sheldwich Lees property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Questions about the findings are always welcome. 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.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat roof surveys in Sheldwich Lees: local notes
The wider area around Sheldwich Lees has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 1.7 miles west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Sheldwich Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We visit Sheldwich Lees as part of our work across Kent. Sheldwich Lees is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Flat roof surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Around Sheldwich Lees
For rail, the closest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Do you cover Sheldwich Lees?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sheldwich Lees as anywhere else.
Is my home in Sheldwich Lees listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
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 as you book.