Medway · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Cliffe, Medway
New roof snagging across Cliffe, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
About our new roof snagging in Cliffe
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We are often asked to look into gutters blocked by building debris and signs of condensation in the roof space, across new flat roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Cliffe makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Cliffe (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Local roofs and buyers in Cliffe
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Cliffe, 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, 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Historic houses such as Temple Manor, about 4.9 miles south, show how far back building around Cliffe goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Helen, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Higham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Cliffe is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Cliffe and nearby. Cliffe is one of the places in Medway we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, St Helens Road and Chesterton Road. If you are just outside Cliffe, we cover Cliffe Woods (2 miles south), Church Street (2 miles south-west), Mockbeggar (3 miles south), Lower Higham (3 miles south-west) and Higham (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south).
Around Cliffe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Evening Star pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Higham station, about 2.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Pricing the remedial work
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Common questions in Cliffe
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Cliffe?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Cliffe is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Cliffe within the area you cover?
Yes, Cliffe is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How do I book a survey in Cliffe?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Cliffe, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.