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New roof snagging in Coombe, Kent
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Coombe, with photos and a clear written report.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
About our new roof snagging in Coombe
Our snagging inspections cover Coombe and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where it applies. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
Being in a small place like Coombe makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them 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 on any day of the week.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Coombe (CT3, CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Coombe
Coombe is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coombe. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Coombe and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in CT3 and CT13 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Around Coombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequer Inn and Sandwich Technology School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 2.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Coombe includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Diary the defects period end date
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Coombe, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Coombe
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Coombe questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coombe?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Coombe hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Also near Coombe
What else we do in Coombe
Signs you need new roof snagging in Coombe
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Poorly finished verges
If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?