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Ewell Minnis Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Ewell Minnis, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Ewell Minnis?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
Trees in and around Sladden Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
About our landlord roof survey in Ewell Minnis
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, on blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Ewell Minnis, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Ewell Minnis (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Ewell Minnis, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Useful tips for Ewell Minnis property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What affects the price in Ewell Minnis
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Towns and villages near Ewell Minnis
What else we do in Ewell Minnis
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlord roof surveys around Ewell Minnis
Ewell Minnis lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Acrise Place, about 4.1 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ewell Minnis. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Church of St Anthony the Martyr: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Kearsney station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Surveys in Ewell Minnis work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Ewell Minnis. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT15 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Belsey Lane and Green Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ewell Minnis: 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Around Ewell Minnis
In Ewell Minnis, that means homes and buildings near Sladden Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Ewell Minnis is Kearsney station, about 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
FAQs for Ewell Minnis
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ewell Minnis, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Ewell Minnis within the area you cover?
Yes, Ewell Minnis is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.