Kent · London and the South East
Caring New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Caring, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging in Caring: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. If you’re worried about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Caring may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings 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.
- Place
- Caring (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Caring often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Caring questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Caring?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Caring within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
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.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Caring
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Caring and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Caring, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Also near Caring
More services for Caring
Local roofs and buyers in Caring
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. With Stoneacre about 0.7 miles south-west, Caring sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Nicholas's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Bearsted station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Caring and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Caring and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Caring Lane and Caring Road. Other places close to Caring include Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Around Caring
We work in homes and buildings around The Orchard Spot Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bearsted station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Caring include Detling Hill.