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New roof snagging in Appledore, Kent
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Appledore.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Appledore
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there is 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. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. Common reasons to book are underlay not dressed into the gutter and tiles or slates sitting out of line, across new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Appledore, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Appledore (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Appledore can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Appledore
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. With Smallhythe Place about 3.9 miles west, Appledore sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Appledore and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Appledore and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN26 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Around Appledore
For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles east. A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Appledore
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
When to book a survey in Appledore
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gaps at new flashings
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Around Appledore, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Appledore
What else we do in Appledore
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Diary the defects period end date
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
FAQs for Appledore
Is Appledore within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Appledore?
Yes, Appledore is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.