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Ewell Minnis Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Ewell Minnis. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ewell Minnis: local notes
Ewell Minnis lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Historic houses like Acrise Place, about 4.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Ewell Minnis goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Kearsney station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Take an older house close to Church of St Anthony the Martyr: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in Ewell Minnis, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Ewell Minnis. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CT15. You’ll find streets such as Belsey Lane and Green Lane. We also cover 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
What’s near Ewell Minnis
In Ewell Minnis, that means homes and buildings near Sladden Wood. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Ewell Minnis includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Ewell Minnis
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We are often asked to look into sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, on the roof space, natural slate and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Ewell Minnis, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Ewell Minnis (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Ewell Minnis
How do I find out if my home in Ewell Minnis is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ewell Minnis, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are 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.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ewell Minnis
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ewell Minnis. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Ewell Minnis often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.