Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Alkham
New roof snagging in Alkham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Alkham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our new roof snagging in Alkham
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’re worried about gaps at new flashings and missing or blocked roof ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers alike.
For a small place like Alkham, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Alkham (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Details hidden from sight
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Alkham: your questions answered
Is Alkham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is the coastal weather around Alkham hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We will give you an idea as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
New roof snagging in Alkham: local notes
Alkham is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 3.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Alkham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Anthony the Martyr, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Surveys in Alkham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Alkham. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Alkham
We work in homes and buildings around Sladden Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Alkham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Do you need new roof snagging in Alkham?
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
For landlords with property near Kearsney station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
What affects the price in Alkham
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alkham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.