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Chimney survey in Rhodes Minnis, Kent
Chimney surveys across Rhodes Minnis, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Bricks with flaking faces
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
How a chimney survey works in Rhodes Minnis
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can safely be seen: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where it applies. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey chimney breasts, shared and party-wall stacks and flaunching, and common reasons people get in touch are staining on walls around the chimney and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
In a small place like Rhodes Minnis, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Rhodes Minnis (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Rhodes Minnis
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Pots or cowls that look unsafe
- Spalled or crumbling bricks
- A chimney out of line
For landlords with property near Sandling station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Rhodes Minnis, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Other services in Rhodes Minnis
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rhodes Minnis
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 with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Rhodes Minnis can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Chimney surveys in Rhodes Minnis: local notes
Rhodes Minnis lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Acrise Place, about 2.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rhodes Minnis. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We provide chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Rhodes Minnis and nearby. Rhodes Minnis is one of the places in Kent we cover for chimney surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Longage Hill and Green Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
What’s near Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis’s nearest station is Sandling station, roughly 3.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Questions from Rhodes Minnis
Can a landlord with a rental near Sandling station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Rhodes Minnis?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What causes damp on a chimney breast?
Normally it’s water getting in from outside, or condensation in a sealed stack. We check the stack, the flashings and how unused flues are capped, and record what we find.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. Confirming the support is a job for a structural engineer.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, frequently with a cowl or cap on top. The survey looks for cracked, loose or missing pots and cowls.