Kent · London and the South East
Flete Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Flete, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Landlords, agents and block managers in Flete
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords and letting agents in Flete book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Flete
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you are worried about old water stains in the roof space and standing water on a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
For a small place like Flete, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Flete (CT9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Flete, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Flete
Flete is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. With Quex Park about 2.2 miles west, Flete sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Catherine's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. If you’re in Flete, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Flete is one of the places in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT9 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Flete include Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Local landmarks in Flete
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hartsdown Academy. Flete’s nearest 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). The countryside around Flete includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Flete?
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
If you own a rental within reach of Margate station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
Why it is worth a survey now in Flete
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Flete
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What else we do in Flete
FAQs for Flete
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Flete?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 cover smaller places like Flete?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How do I book a survey in Flete?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.