Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Eastchurch
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Eastchurch. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
How new roof snagging works in Eastchurch
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We’re often asked to look into untidy or loose verge details and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, across replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Eastchurch, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Eastchurch (ME12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In a place like Eastchurch, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
A lot can be seen 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 Eastchurch: local notes
Eastchurch lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Queenborough station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Eastchurch is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. If you’re in Eastchurch, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Eastchurch is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of ME12 is covered for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Squires Court and Warden Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Eastchurch: Mud Row (1 mile east), Bay View (2 miles east), Warden (2 miles east), Minster (3 miles west) and Leysdown-on-Sea (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Eastchurch
The closest station to Eastchurch is Queenborough station, roughly 4.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Minster Gatehouse Museum (2.3 miles north-west).
Eastchurch: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Eastchurch, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Eastchurch is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Eastchurch?
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’s useful to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Eastchurch
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Places near Eastchurch
What else we do in Eastchurch
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Eastchurch frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.