Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Broad Oak, Kent
Independent new roof snagging in Broad Oak. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
New roof snagging in Broad Oak: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. If you’re worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Broad Oak, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broad Oak
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Buying a home or a new roof in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as St Nicholas' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. In Broad Oak, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Broad Oak is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging.
We work across the CT2 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Broad Oak, we cover Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Broad Oak
Around Broad Oak, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chequer's Wood and Old Park, Spires Academy and Royal Oak Public House. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Broad Oak questions
Is the coastal weather around Broad Oak hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Is Broad Oak within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Broad Oak?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
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.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Broad Oak, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Broad Oak, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What else we do in Broad Oak
Do you need new roof snagging in Broad Oak?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from the ground before you pay.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Landlords with a home close to Sturry station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it is visible.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.