Kent · London and the South East
Broadstairs New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Broadstairs.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Broadstairs
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. If you are worried about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and gaps at new flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges alike.
Most homes in a town like Broadstairs are houses, so the roof typically belongs to the property you’re buying or paying for. That makes the roof’s condition a simple money question: it is better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. A report with photographs gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Broadstairs homes and their roofs
Broadstairs is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Historic houses such as Quex Park, about 4.7 miles west, show how far back building around Broadstairs goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Broadstairs for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT10, CT9 and CT12 is covered for new roof snagging. We cover properties on High Street, Union Square and Church Road and the roads around them. You will find Broadstairs on the A254 and A255, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
Around Broadstairs
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Broadstairs itself: Broadstairs station. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Places near Broadstairs
Also in Broadstairs
Roof by roof
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Do you need new roof snagging in Broadstairs?
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you own a rental within reach of Broadstairs station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Why act early in Broadstairs
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. On homes in Broadstairs, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. A typical visit in Broadstairs begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. The back garden is frequently where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Broadstairs
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Broadstairs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Broadstairs in the area you cover?
Yes, Broadstairs is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.