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Storm Damage Roof Report in Rhodes Minnis
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Rhodes Minnis and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rhodes Minnis
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Rhodes Minnis. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
About our storm damage roof report in Rhodes Minnis
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. Weather records for the date are for you or your insurer to check. We survey slate and tile slopes, ridges and hips and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged ridges and hips and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Somewhere as small as Rhodes Minnis, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Rhodes Minnis (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording, and many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
With Acrise Place about 2.6 miles east, the area around Rhodes Minnis has a long history. Leaks in period homes nearby often come from lead work and valleys that have been patched before.
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Rhodes Minnis for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Longage Hill and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Rhodes Minnis: 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).
Around Rhodes Minnis
For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rhodes Minnis include Tolsford Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep receipts for any emergency work
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Do not go up a ladder to look.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Rhodes Minnis, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Questions from Rhodes Minnis
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rhodes Minnis, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rhodes Minnis?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Is Rhodes Minnis in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Rhodes Minnis and the rest of Kent. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
When to book a survey in Rhodes Minnis
Some people book because a claim has been questioned. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We can’t say whether the decision will change.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
For landlords with property near Sandling station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
A missing tile lets rain reach the underlay. Each gap is recorded with a photo.
Chimney stacks
Pots, cowls and aerials on chimneys can be damaged or dislodged in a storm. The report notes any damage to the stack.