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Densole New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Densole, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Untidy or loose verge details
Why act early in Densole
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Densole, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Densole
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
About our new roof snagging in Densole
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. Common reasons to book are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and poorly finished verges, on replacement roofs, new flat roofs and new-build homes.
In a village or hamlet like Densole, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Densole (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Densole, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at 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.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
New roof snagging in Densole: local notes
Densole is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. With Acrise Place about 1.2 miles north-west, Densole sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St Luke's, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Densole is about 3 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Densole, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Densole and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on St John's Close, St John's Way and Canterbury Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Hawkinge (1 mile south), Swingfield Minnis (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (2 miles south-east), Arpinge (2 miles south-west) and Selsted (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles north-east) and Hythe (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Densole
The nearest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 3.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Folkestone Castle (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Densole include Cheriton Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Densole
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords and letting agents in Densole book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
What we are asked to look at in Densole
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For landlords with property near Folkestone West station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Common questions in Densole
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Densole?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Densole is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Densole listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Densole in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out new roof snagging in Densole.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Densole?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.