Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Stelling Minnis, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Stelling Minnis. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stelling Minnis
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose or cracked edge trims and raised blisters across the surface.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Stelling Minnis take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Stelling Minnis (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Stelling Minnis, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
FAQs for Stelling Minnis
Is my home in Stelling Minnis listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Stelling Minnis within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stelling 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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Stelling Minnis?
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Common reasons to book include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Flat roofs in Stelling Minnis
Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 4.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Stelling Minnis goes. Older homes in the wider area often 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. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Stelling Minnis is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Surveys in Stelling Minnis work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Stelling Minnis and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Bossingham Road, Ponycart Lane and Minnis Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Stelling Minnis include Bossingham (1 mile north-east), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (3 miles south), Stowting Common (3 miles south-west) and Ottinge (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Around Stelling Minnis
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Spong Wood, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.6 miles north).
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Stelling Minnis can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.