Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Bowmans, Kent
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Bowmans, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging in Bowmans: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed offcuts and broken tiles left behind and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys alike.
Houses in smaller places like Bowmans can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
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.
- Location
- Bowmans (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
FAQs for Bowmans
Is Bowmans within the area you cover?
Yes. Bowmans is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Bowmans 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.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Will you go up 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 loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
New roof snagging around Bowmans
Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. With Hall Place and Gardens about 1.1 miles north-west, Bowmans sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Crayford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bowmans, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the DA1, DA2 and DA5 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road. Being close to the A2018, Bowmans is simple for us to get to. We also cover Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Bowmans
Around Bowmans, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Bird in Hand pub and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School, among other places. Bowmans’s nearest station is Crayford station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (4.1 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bowmans
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. In a smaller place like Bowmans, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Bowmans
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. A visit to Bowmans is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Bowmans, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.