Kent · London and the South East
Coldred New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Coldred, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in Coldred: what you get
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’re worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and ridges and verges alike.
Some older homes in villages like Coldred are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Coldred (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Coldred
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Older and listed buildings around Coldred may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
New roof snagging in Coldred: local notes
Coldred is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Pancras are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 4.6 miles north, show how far back building around Coldred 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.
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Coldred and the rest of Kent. Coldred is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Coldred: Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Around Coldred
Around Coldred, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
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Common questions in Coldred
Is my home in Coldred listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Coldred?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Coldred, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Common roof problems in Coldred
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gaps at new flashings
If you let a flat or house near Shepherds Well station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you