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New roof snagging in Breach, Kent
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Breach. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
How new roof snagging works in Breach
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and loose or badly finished ridge tiles.
Somewhere as small as Breach, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Breach (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Breach
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. In a place like Breach, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A written report with photos
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Breach can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Breach
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
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.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
Your questions about new roof snagging in Breach
Will you come out to Breach?
Yes. Breach is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Breach listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Nearby places to Breach
More services for Breach
Breach homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Breach, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Breach is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Breach, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Breach. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME9 for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Newington (1 mile south-east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-west), Lower Halstow (1 mile north-east), Upchurch (1 mile north) and Moor Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Breach
We work in homes and buildings around Berengrave Chalk Pit, The Wheatsheaf pub and Leigh Academy Rainham and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Newington station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (3.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bishop Saltings.