Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Cooper Street, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Cooper Street, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging in Cooper Street
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 photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay not dressed into the gutter and verge tiles or slates not secured.
For a small place like Cooper Street, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Cooper Street (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Cooper Street: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Cooper Street is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Cooper Street hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Cooper Street is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
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.
Is Cooper Street in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Cooper Street.
Also near Cooper Street
Other services in Cooper Street
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Cooper Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Cooper Street
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Goodnestone Park lies about 4.8 miles south-west, so building around Cooper Street goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
New roof snagging around Cooper Street
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Cooper Street, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Cooper Street is about 6 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Anywhere in Cooper Street, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
New roof snagging in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Cooper Street, we cover East Street (1 mile south), Great Stonar (2 miles east), Marshborough (2 miles south), Sandwich (2 miles south-east) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east), Broadstairs (7 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
Around Cooper Street
The closest station to Cooper Street is Sandwich station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.