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Roof Survey in Finglesham
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Finglesham.
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in Finglesham
We survey roofs in Finglesham and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and flat roofs, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and debris building up in roof valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Finglesham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Finglesham (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep the report with your property records
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
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Finglesham homes and their roofs
Finglesham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Northbourne Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Church of St George 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.
Finglesham is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Finglesham can all book roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover Finglesham. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT14 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandwich Technology School, Betteshanger Park and The Crown Inn, among other places. Finglesham’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 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). Open spaces near Finglesham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Prices for roof surveys in Finglesham
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Finglesham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
FAQs for Finglesham
Is Finglesham within the area you cover?
Yes, Finglesham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sandwich station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older and listed buildings around Finglesham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Finglesham
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Finglesham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.