Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Barnsole, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Barnsole and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
New roof snagging in Barnsole: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed underlay not dressed into the gutter and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Barnsole, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Barnsole (CT3)
- 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
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Barnsole
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Landlord and commercial surveys in Barnsole
Letting agents and landlords in Barnsole book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Barnsole
How do I find out if my home in Barnsole is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Barnsole in the area you cover?
Yes, Barnsole is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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 you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Barnsole can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Barnsole, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Other services in Barnsole
Buying a home or a new roof in Barnsole
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Goodnestone Park about 2 miles south-west, Barnsole sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Barnsole is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Barnsole and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Barnsole. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across CT3 for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Meadow Gardens and Mill Road. We also cover Staple (1 mile north-west), Flemings (1 mile east), Durlock (1 mile north), Hammill Park (1 mile south-east) and Twitham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Barnsole
Around Barnsole, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Pig Inn. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, about 3.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Barnsole includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.