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New roof snagging in Barnes Cray, Kent
New roof snagging in Barnes Cray, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a smaller place like Barnes Cray, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Barnes Cray
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Smaller places like Barnes Cray frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Barnes Cray or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Barnes Cray (DA1, DA8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a close look.
Places near Barnes Cray
What else we do in Barnes Cray
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Book snagging before the final payment
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Buying a home or a new roof in Barnes Cray
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Barnes Cray has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 1.7 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Slade Green station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. Whether the building in Barnes Cray is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Barnes Cray. You can also see our page for London.
We work across DA1 and DA8 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Near you in Barnes Cray
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Braeburn Park, Bird in Hand pub and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Slade Green station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Dartford Library (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
Do you need new roof snagging in Barnes Cray?
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Christ Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey will not cover
Why it is worth a survey now in Barnes Cray
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Around Barnes Cray, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Barnes Cray questions
Do you cover Barnes Cray?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Barnes Cray is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s 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.