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New roof snagging in Acol, Kent
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Acol. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Acol: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and poorly finished verges.
Being in a small place like Acol makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Acol (CT7)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Acol: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Acol?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Acol?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Acol?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Acol, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Acol
Acol is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Quex Park lies about 0.8 miles north-east, so building around Acol goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mildreds Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Whether the building in Acol is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT7. We cover properties on The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill. We also cover the places around Acol: Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
What’s near Acol
Typical jobs here are in homes near King Ethelbert School and Crown & Sceptre pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Birchington-On-Sea station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Common roof problems in Acol
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
If you let a flat or house near Birchington-On-Sea station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- What they will not be able to tell you
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. For an older or listed building in a place like Acol, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.