Kent · London and the South East
Arpinge New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Arpinge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Arpinge
We carry out new roof snagging in Arpinge and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and broken coverings left on a new roof, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Older buildings in small places like Arpinge may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Arpinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Arpinge
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you let a flat or house near Folkestone West station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Arpinge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
To get a price for new roof snagging in Arpinge, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Common questions in Arpinge
How do I find out if my home in Arpinge is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Arpinge hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
What new roof snagging looks like in Arpinge
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Arpinge, so there is 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 careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Arpinge 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.
The streets around a church such as St Oswald's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Whether the building in Arpinge is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Arpinge is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
New roof snagging in CT18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Arpinge: Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
What’s near Arpinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cat & Custard Pot pub and the streets around them. Arpinge’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Cheriton Hill.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Keep warranty papers safe
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. For older village homes like those around Arpinge, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Arpinge
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photographs
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction