Kent · London and the South East
Faversham New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Faversham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
How new roof snagging works in Faversham
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and untidy or loose verge details.
Around towns like Faversham, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, often with flat roofs. Where an extension roof meets the main house is a classic place for water to get in. For a home you are buying in Faversham, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Faversham (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Extensions and dormers on homes around Faversham often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Faversham
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit in Faversham runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Faversham
Faversham is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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 close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, 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 Faversham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Faversham goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Faversham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Faversham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the ME13 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Faversham sits on or near the A2 and A251, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Faversham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow. Faversham has its own railway station: Faversham station. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
Places near Faversham
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Faversham
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What new roof snagging does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Faversham questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Faversham?
Yes, Faversham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Faversham, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Does someone need to be in?
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 booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.