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Landlord roof survey in Rhodes Minnis, Kent
Need a landlord roof survey in Rhodes Minnis? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Rhodes Minnis
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and flashings that have come away, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Rhodes Minnis, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Rhodes Minnis (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Rhodes Minnis
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Acrise Place, about 2.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rhodes Minnis. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rhodes Minnis
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Common questions in Rhodes Minnis
Is the coastal weather around Rhodes Minnis hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Rhodes Minnis is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
I let a flat near Sandling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover Rhodes Minnis?
Yes. We cover Rhodes Minnis and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Rhodes Minnis can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord roof surveys in Rhodes Minnis: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Rhodes Minnis, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Sandling station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Rhodes Minnis is one of many places we visit across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Longage Hill and Green Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in 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). Further out, 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).
Landmarks near Rhodes Minnis
For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Rhodes Minnis includes Tolsford Hill.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Older cottages and farmhouses around Rhodes Minnis can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.