Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Elmstone, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Elmstone, with photos and a clear written report.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Damage to other parts of the building
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
How new roof snagging works in Elmstone
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and poorly finished verges.
Older buildings in small places like Elmstone 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Elmstone (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Elmstone can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. In a place like Elmstone, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- What’s under the new coverings
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Common questions in Elmstone
Do you carry out roof surveys in Elmstone?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Elmstone is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Elmstone homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Goodnestone Park about 3.9 miles south, Elmstone sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Elmstone Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Minster station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Elmstone and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Elmstone is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT3 is within our area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Around Elmstone
For rail, the closest station is Minster station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). Open spaces near Elmstone include Monk's Wall nature reserve.