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New roof snagging in Bekesbourne Hill, Kent
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- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
What we’re asked to look at in Bekesbourne Hill
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
New roof snagging in Bekesbourne Hill
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and broken coverings left on a new roof.
In a village or hamlet like Bekesbourne Hill, 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. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Bekesbourne Hill (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Bekesbourne Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Local roofs and buyers in Bekesbourne Hill
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 4.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Bekesbourne Hill goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Bekesbourne Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. In Bekesbourne Hill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Bekesbourne Hill.
New roof snagging in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Bekesbourne Hill and Oakleigh Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Patrixbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north-east) and Bishopsbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bekesbourne Hill
Around Bekesbourne Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chequer's Wood and Old Park and St. Anselm's Catholic School. There’s a railway station in Bekesbourne Hill itself: Bekesbourne station. A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Bekesbourne Hill: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Bekesbourne Hill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bekesbourne Hill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.