Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Etchinghill, 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 Etchinghill.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Etchinghill
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. Common reasons to book are underlay not dressed into the gutter and gutters blocked by building debris, across flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
For a small place like Etchinghill, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Etchinghill (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What else we do in Etchinghill
FAQs for Etchinghill
Do you cover smaller places like Etchinghill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Etchinghill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. 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 is not right.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Etchinghill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, such as 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Local roofs and buyers in Etchinghill
Etchinghill is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. About 2.4 miles north-east lies Acrise Place, a reminder of how long the area around Etchinghill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Sandling station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Etchinghill and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Etchinghill. There is also a page for Canterbury.
New roof snagging in CT18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Etchinghill include Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Near you in Etchinghill
Around Etchinghill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and the streets around them. Etchinghill’s nearest station is Sandling station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Tolsford Hill.
Useful tips for Etchinghill property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- File all paperwork for the new roof
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.