Kent · London and the South East
Dunkirk New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Dunkirk from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Dunkirk
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you are worried about underlay at the eaves left exposed and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Dunkirk may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Dunkirk (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Details hidden from sight
- Legal advice on your contract
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
Towns and villages near Dunkirk
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Dunkirk questions
Is the coastal weather around Dunkirk hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you cover smaller places like Dunkirk?
Yes. Dunkirk is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like Dunkirk, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check the roof before you pay in full
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
New roof snagging in Dunkirk: local notes
Dunkirk lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Selling station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Whether the building in Dunkirk is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Dunkirk is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME13. If you need new roof snagging at a property on London Road and Courtenay Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Dunkirk, we cover Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Dunkirk
In Dunkirk, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. Dunkirk’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). The countryside around Dunkirk includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.