Kent · London and the South East
Fleeden Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Fleeden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fleeden
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Fleeden, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof surveys around Fleeden
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Fleeden goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Ashford Community Woodland can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Landlords with a home close to Pluckley station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you run a business near County Square, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Fleeden get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Fleeden is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
What’s near Fleeden
We work in homes and buildings around Ashford Community Woodland. Fleeden’s nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Fleeden include Orlestone Forest.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Fleeden: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Fleeden is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Fleeden?
Yes, Fleeden is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Fleeden, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.