Kent · London and the South East
Finglesham Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Finglesham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Local roofs in Finglesham
Finglesham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces such as Betteshanger Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Northbourne Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 3.4 miles south-east, show how far back building around Finglesham goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Finglesham across London and South East England. Finglesham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord 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). We also work in nearby towns like 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).
Local landmarks in Finglesham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandwich Technology School, Betteshanger Park and The Crown Inn. The closest station to Finglesham is Sandwich station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deal Museum (2.5 miles east) and Sandown Castle (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Landlord roof survey in Finglesham
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and leaks into upper flats.
In a small place like Finglesham, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Finglesham (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Finglesham
Landlords and agents in Finglesham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Finglesham
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Finglesham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Common questions in Finglesham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sandwich station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Finglesham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.