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New Roof Snagging in Calcott
New roof snagging in Calcott, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Calcott, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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New roof snagging in Calcott: what you get
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
For a small place like Calcott, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. 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 on any day of the week.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Calcott (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Calcott
Calcott lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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 proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Sturry station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Whatever the street in Calcott, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Calcott is about 3 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Calcott and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Calcott.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT3. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Hicks Forstal (1 mile north-east), Broad Oak (1 mile south), Sturry (1 mile south), Herne Common (1 mile north) and Westbere (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Calcott
In Calcott, that means homes and buildings near Frank Montgomery School, Spires Academy and Curtis Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Calcott is Sturry station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.2 miles south). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs as far as can safely be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Calcott questions
Will you come out to Calcott?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Calcott, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Nearby places to Calcott
Also in Calcott
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.