Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Canterbury, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Canterbury, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
New roof snagging in Canterbury: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover Canterbury and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
A place the size of Canterbury has homes of every age, from older terraces and villas to post-war estates and recent developments. A roof on a Victorian house fails in different ways from one on a 1960s semi or a new build. That is why the age and type of roof shape what the inspection concentrates on, for a purchase or a new roof alike.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Canterbury (CT1, CT2, CT4, CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Canterbury, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
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New roof snagging around Canterbury
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Canterbury East station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Canterbury is in Kent. Bookings from Canterbury are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Canterbury is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3. That includes homes and businesses on Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys. You’ll find Canterbury on the A2 and A28, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Canterbury: Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). Canterbury is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Near you in Canterbury
Around Canterbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Canterbury School of Architecture, Bus Company Island and St Thomas of Canterbury Church and the streets around them. Also close by are The Old Buttermarket pub (under half a mile south-west) and Barton Court Grammar School (0.5 miles east). Canterbury has its own railway station: Canterbury East station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Canterbury include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Canterbury
Landlords, agents and building managers in Canterbury and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. A small defect on a roof in Canterbury seldom stays small: one loose tile lets in water, which weakens the battens and loosens more. Dealing with it early is usually the cheaper route.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
Questions from Canterbury
Is Canterbury in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Canterbury is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Canterbury?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.