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Roof Survey in Flemings
Wondering about the roof at a property in Flemings? You can book a roof survey in Flemings and across Kent.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Flemings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
How a roof survey works in Flemings
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow in heavy rain and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Flemings may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Flemings (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Flemings
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you look after a building such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which limits apply to the survey
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere like Flemings 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 start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Local roofs in Flemings
Flemings lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 2.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Flemings goes. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Flemings is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Flemings, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Flemings. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in CT13 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Flemings: Barnsole (1 mile west), Hammill Park (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Staple (1 mile west) and Ash (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Flemings
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Pig Inn and Sandwich Technology School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
More services for Flemings
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about roof surveys in Flemings
Is Flemings within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sandwich station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What affects the price in Flemings
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Flemings
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.