Kent · London and the South East
Ewell Minnis Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Ewell Minnis from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
How a flat roof survey works in Ewell Minnis
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’re worried about upstands pulling away from walls and outlets choked with leaves and silt, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Ewell Minnis may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Ewell Minnis (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Ewell Minnis
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Kearsney station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
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Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Ewell Minnis can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Ewell Minnis
Ewell Minnis lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Anthony the Martyr, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. With Acrise Place about 4.1 miles west, the area around Ewell Minnis has a long history. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Bookings from Ewell Minnis are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CT15 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Belsey Lane and Green Lane. We also cover Chalksole Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south-east), Alkham (1 mile south), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Lydden (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Ewell Minnis
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sladden Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, about 1.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Ewell Minnis includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Common questions in Ewell Minnis
Will you come out to Ewell Minnis?
Yes, Ewell Minnis is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is the coastal weather around Ewell Minnis hard on roofs?
It can do. Ewell Minnis is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What affects the price in Ewell Minnis
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.