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Roof survey in Stelling Minnis, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Stelling Minnis, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in Stelling Minnis: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and standing water on a flat roof, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Stelling Minnis, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Stelling Minnis (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stelling Minnis
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stelling Minnis and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Stelling Minnis homes and their roofs
The wider area around Stelling Minnis has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 4.4 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Homes near green spaces such as Spong Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
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 South East England. Stelling Minnis is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Bossingham Road, Ponycart Lane and Minnis Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Landmarks near 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).
Stelling Minnis: your questions answered
Is Stelling Minnis within the area you cover?
Yes, Stelling Minnis is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stelling Minnis?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Places near Stelling Minnis
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Do you need a roof survey in Stelling Minnis?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
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.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Stelling Minnis, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.