Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Dungate, Kent
New roof snagging across Dungate, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Dungate
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’ve noticed underlay not dressed into the gutter and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Dungate may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Dungate (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Dungate homes and their roofs
Dungate is within about 5 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. About 4.6 miles south-east lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Dungate has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Catherine are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Dungate gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Dungate is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME9 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Near you in Dungate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood. Dungate’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Dungate, access is frequently 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.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common questions in Dungate
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Dungate?
It can do. Dungate is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Dungate is listed?
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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do you work in Dungate?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Dungate.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Dungate are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dungate
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Dungate
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you own a rental within reach of Sittingbourne station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?