Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Minster, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Minster. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Landlord roof survey in Minster: what you get
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and converted houses, and people most often book us about parapets and upstands in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters.
In a town like Minster, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you can’t reach yourself.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Minster (ME12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Nearby places to Minster
Other services in Minster
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Minster
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Minster
Is the coastal weather around Minster hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Queenborough station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Landlord roof surveys in Minster: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Minster, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark like The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Thistle Hill Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Barton's Point Coastal Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Minster is about 6 miles north-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Minster and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Minster and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of ME12 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, Lapwing Close and Copland Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Minster on the A2500 and B2008, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Halfway Houses (1 mile west), Sheerness (2 miles north-west), Queenborough (2 miles west), Eastchurch (3 miles east) and Rushenden (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles south-west), Whitstable (11 miles south-east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Herne Bay (15 miles east) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Minster
Around Minster, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Barton's Point Coastal Park, Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey and Leigh Academy Minster. The nearest railway station is Queenborough station, roughly 2.3 miles west. Nearby you will also find Minster Gatehouse Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Castle Rough (4.5 miles south-west).
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What happens on the day
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 an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a home in Minster, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.