Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Flemings
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Flemings. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Buying a home or a new roof in Flemings
Flemings is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. With Goodnestone Park about 2.7 miles south-west, the area around Flemings has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Flemings is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. In Flemings, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Flemings. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT13 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Flemings include Barnsole (1 mile west), Hammill Park (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile north-east), Staple (1 mile west) and Ash (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Flemings
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Pig Inn and Sandwich Technology School. Flemings’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Flemings
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and poorly finished verges.
Some older homes in villages like Flemings 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Flemings (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Flemings, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Flemings
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Common questions in Flemings
Will you come out to Flemings?
Yes, Flemings is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Flemings, 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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Flemings
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Flemings 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.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a careful look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.