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New roof snagging in Bossingham, Kent
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Bossingham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gaps at new flashings
Why act early in Bossingham
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. Around Bossingham, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
About our new roof snagging in Bossingham
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Typical surveys look at offcuts and broken tiles left behind and verge tiles or slates not secured, on replacement roofs, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Bossingham, 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Bossingham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Bossingham?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Bossingham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Bossingham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bossingham?
Yes, Bossingham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bossingham as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bossingham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Bossingham homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Acrise Place, about 4.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bossingham. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Chartham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bossingham, we can come and survey your property. Bossingham is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill, all of which we cover. Other places close to Bossingham include Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bossingham
For rail, the closest station is Chartham station, roughly 4.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
Also near Bossingham
Also in Bossingham
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bossingham and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.