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Boughton under Blean New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Boughton under Blean, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Boughton under Blean
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We are frequently asked to look into cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and underlay not dressed into the gutter, across flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Boughton under Blean may be listed or 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 is 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Boughton under Blean
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton under Blean?
Yes, Boughton under Blean is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Boughton under Blean?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Boughton under Blean and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Boughton under Blean, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In a place like Boughton under Blean, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What new roof snagging looks like in Boughton under Blean
Boughton under Blean lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as St Barnabas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Selling station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Boughton under Blean, the roof can be surveyed. Boughton under Blean is one of the places in Kent we cover.
All of ME13 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on London Road, The Street and The Crescent and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Boughton under Blean: Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Boughton under Blean
Around Boughton under Blean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Boughton under Blean include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.