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New roof snagging in East Street, Kent
A careful look at the new roof at your property in East Street, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in East Street
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you’ve noticed offcuts and broken tiles left behind and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys alike.
Some older homes in villages like East Street 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- East Street (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in East Street
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gaps at new flashings
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
With Goodnestone Park about 4.3 miles south-west, the area around East Street has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Street
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
New roof snagging in East Street: local notes
East Street is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
East Street is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We visit East Street as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. East Street is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in CT3 is within our area for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around East Street: Cooper Street (1 mile north), Marshborough (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south), Sandwich (2 miles east) and Great Stonar (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in East Street
The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.1 miles east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
FAQs for East Street
Is East Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around East Street, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and East Street is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for new roof snagging in East Street, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like East Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.