Kent · London and the South East
Danaway New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Danaway, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
FAQs for Danaway
Do you cover smaller places like Danaway?
Yes. Danaway is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Danaway hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How new roof snagging works in Danaway
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. We survey replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Somewhere as small as Danaway, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Danaway (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Danaway, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the price in Danaway
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Danaway, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Local roofs and buyers in Danaway
Danaway is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you are 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 Newington station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Danaway across London and South East England. Danaway is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill. We also cover Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Danaway
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Westlands School and Plough & Harrow pub. For rail, the closest station is Newington station, about 1.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (3 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Danaway includes Detling Hill.
Useful tips for Danaway property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
When to book a survey in Danaway
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Damage to other parts of the building
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA