Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Abbey Gate
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Abbey Gate. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
New roof snagging in Abbey Gate
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. Typical surveys look at verge tiles or slates not secured and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes.
Some older homes in villages like Abbey Gate are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Abbey Gate (ME14, ME16)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Abbey Gate
Is my home in Abbey Gate listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Abbey Gate?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
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 get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Abbey Gate. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
New roof snagging in Abbey Gate: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around Abbey Gate has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 4.2 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St Paul's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Abbey Gate is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
New roof snagging in ME14 and ME16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane, and we cover them all. Abbey Gate is on the M20, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Abbey Gate
Around Abbey Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Maplesden Noakes School, The Yew Tree pub and Tyland Barn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Maidstone East station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Allington Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Abbey Gate includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Abbey Gate, the journey is planned ahead of time: 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.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
To get a price for new roof snagging in Abbey Gate, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What affects the price in Abbey Gate
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Do you need new roof snagging in Abbey Gate?
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you own a rental within reach of Maidstone East station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one