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New roof snagging in Barham, Kent
New roof snagging in Barham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging in Barham
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We are frequently asked to look into untidy or loose verge details and signs of condensation in the roof space, across new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
Some older homes in villages like Barham 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Barham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a proper look.
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.
What else we do in Barham
Buying a home or a new roof in Barham
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 3.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Barham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Snowdown station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Barham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Barham, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like The Street, Valley Road and Church Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Derringstone (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Kingston (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Barham
In Barham, that means homes and buildings near Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Snowdown station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Barham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Barham
Will you come out to Barham?
Yes, Barham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Barham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How do I book a survey in Barham?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. For an older or listed building in a place like Barham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Barham
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.