Kent · London and the South East
Doddington New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Doddington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
About our new roof snagging in Doddington
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. If you are worried about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Doddington 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Doddington (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Doddington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
Questions from Doddington
How do I find out if my home in Doddington is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Doddington within the area you cover?
Yes, Doddington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Common roof problems in Doddington
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
The streets around a church such as Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Doddington, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we look at them closely.
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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. Around Doddington, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Doddington
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Local roofs and buyers in Doddington
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Doddington goes. 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. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Doddington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Doddington is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME9. We cover properties on The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Doddington: Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Doddington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers Inn and Doddington Place Gardens. The closest station to Doddington is Teynham station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
How we price new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.