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New roof snagging in Cobham, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Cobham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Cobham
We report on what we see, with photos 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 do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. Typical surveys look at underlay not dressed into the gutter and missing or blocked roof ventilation, across new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
For a small place like Cobham, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Cobham (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Towns and villages near Cobham
What else we do in Cobham
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we are asked to look at in Cobham
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
For landlords with property near Sole Street station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Cobham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Cobham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Cobham homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Cobham, 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, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 0.2 miles south-west, show how far back building around Cobham goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Cobham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Cobham. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of DA12 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Cobham, we cover Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cobham
Around Cobham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thamesview School, The Ship Inn and Jeskyns. Cobham’s nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cobham include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Common questions in Cobham
Is the coastal weather around Cobham hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Cobham is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Cobham?
Yes. Cobham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Do you use drones?
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 applicable, the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.