Kent · London and the South East
Durlock New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Durlock. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Durlock: your questions answered
Is Durlock in the area you cover?
Yes, Durlock is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Durlock within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How new roof snagging works in Durlock
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. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of condensation in the roof space and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Older buildings in small places like Durlock 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Durlock (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Durlock
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. For an older or listed building in a place like Durlock, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Durlock
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Diary the defects period end date
You receive a report with photographs of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere like Durlock needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
For a price for new roof snagging in Durlock, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
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Buying a home or a new roof in Durlock
About 2.7 miles south-west lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Durlock has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Roofs in Durlock get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Durlock is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Durlock
In Durlock, that means homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Durlock includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.