Kent · London and the South East
Felderland Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Felderland, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Flashings that have lifted or split
FAQs for Felderland
Is my home in Felderland listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Felderland?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Felderland is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I book a survey in Felderland?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Is Felderland in your area?
Yes. Felderland is part of the area we cover.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Felderland
Buyers in Felderland and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Felderland, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Felderland (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Felderland
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their insurance cover
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Let us know your timetable
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Felderland often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Felderland
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Around Felderland, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Felderland
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Felderland
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs and buyers in Felderland
Felderland is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Sandwich station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Goodnestone Park lies about 4.7 miles west, so building around Felderland goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Felderland is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Felderland and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Felderland and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT14 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Felderland Lane, Felderland Close and Deal Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Felderland: Statenborough (1 mile west), Worth (1 mile east), Ham (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile north-west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Around Felderland
Around Felderland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Blue Pigeons pub, Worth Primary School and Ham Fen and the streets around them. Felderland’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 1 mile north-east. A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.4 miles north). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.