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New Roof Snagging in Boughton Lees
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Boughton Lees, with photos and a clear written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Book snagging before the final payment
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
About our new roof snagging in Boughton Lees
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. Common reasons to book are gaps at new flashings and missing or blocked roof ventilation, across ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs.
For a small place like Boughton Lees, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Boughton Lees (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Boughton Lees
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton Lees?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Boughton Lees within the area you cover?
Yes, Boughton Lees is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I book a survey in Boughton Lees?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
New roof snagging in Boughton Lees: local notes
With Godinton House about 3.4 miles south-west, Boughton Lees sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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 live in an older home near Saint Christopher's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Boughton Lees as part of our work across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Boughton Lees. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road and the roads around them. We also cover Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Boughton Lees
Typical jobs here are in homes near Flying Horse Inn, among other places. Boughton Lees’s nearest station is Wye station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boughton Lees include Hatch Park.
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Towns and villages near Boughton Lees
Other services in Boughton Lees
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Details hidden from sight
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Boughton Lees, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Do you need new roof snagging in Boughton Lees?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Why get it checked now?
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. For older village homes like those around Boughton Lees, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Boughton Lees
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition