Kent · London and the South East
Bobbing New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Bobbing. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Bobbing
We carry out new roof snagging in Bobbing and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Some older homes in villages like Bobbing are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Bobbing (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Bobbing often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Local roofs and buyers in Bobbing
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Bobbing, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Newington station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bobbing, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Bobbing is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
New roof snagging in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close. Other places close to Bobbing include Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Bobbing
We work in homes and buildings around Westlands School. Bobbing’s nearest station is Newington station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (1.4 miles east) and Bayford Court (1.9 miles east).
FAQs for Bobbing
How do I find out if my home in Bobbing 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.
Is Bobbing within the area you cover?
Yes, Bobbing is covered. We survey roofs 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.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
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What new roof snagging does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bobbing
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Do you need new roof snagging in Bobbing?
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Bartholomew, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone