Kent · London and the South East
Bloodden New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Bloodden, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in Bloodden
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Typical surveys look at loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gaps at new flashings, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and replacement roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Bloodden are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is 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.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Bloodden (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Bloodden: your questions answered
Is my home in Bloodden listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Bloodden within the area you cover?
Yes, Bloodden is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Bloodden, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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What we’re asked to look at in Bloodden
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you own a rental within reach of Adisham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Bloodden homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 1.5 miles east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Bloodden has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Innocents, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bloodden gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT3 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Bloodden: Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Bloodden
Bloodden has its own railway station: Adisham station. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We look at it where it can be seen.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes