Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Bekesbourne
New roof snagging across Bekesbourne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep warranty papers safe
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
New roof snagging in Bekesbourne
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Somewhere as small as Bekesbourne, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Bekesbourne (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Bekesbourne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us 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
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bekesbourne
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Older and listed buildings around Bekesbourne may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it’s visible.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Local roofs and buyers in Bekesbourne
About 3.3 miles east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Bekesbourne has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Bekesbourne for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Bekesbourne.
New roof snagging in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road. If you are just outside Bekesbourne, we cover Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bekesbourne
Bekesbourne’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
FAQs for Bekesbourne
How do I find out if my home in Bekesbourne is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Bekesbourne in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How do I book a survey in Bekesbourne?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
What affects the price in Bekesbourne
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Bekesbourne, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.