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Landlord roof survey in Stelling Minnis, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Stelling Minnis, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
About our landlord roof survey in Stelling Minnis
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Stelling Minnis (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Stelling Minnis: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Stelling Minnis has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 4.4 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces like Spong Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, 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 Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Stelling Minnis is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Stelling Minnis and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Bossingham Road, Ponycart Lane and Minnis Lane. 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). Within a short drive, 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).
Near you in Stelling Minnis
Around Stelling Minnis, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Spong Wood, among other places. A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.6 miles north).
Places near Stelling Minnis
Other services in Stelling Minnis
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like Stelling Minnis needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Stelling Minnis: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stelling Minnis?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Stelling Minnis is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is Stelling Minnis within the area you cover?
Yes, Stelling Minnis is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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 and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Stelling Minnis
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Stelling Minnis
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For an older or listed building in a place like Stelling Minnis, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- A written report with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.