Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Finberry, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Finberry. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Finberry
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and flashings that have come away from the wall, on chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Finberry may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
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.
- Place
- Finberry (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Finberry
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
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Finberry: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International 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.
Is my home in Finberry listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
When to book a survey in Finberry
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Prices for roof surveys in Finberry
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
For a price for roof surveys in Finberry, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Finberry
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Finberry, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. Around Finberry, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Finberry
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Finberry
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Godinton House, about 4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Finberry. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Finberry Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park such as Ashford Green Corridors, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Finberry as part of our work across Kent. Finberry is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Roof surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
What’s near Finberry
Around Finberry, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashford Green Corridors and John Wallis Academy, among other places. The closest station to Finberry is Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Finberry include Hatch Park.