Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Garlinge, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Garlinge. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Poorly finished verges
About our new roof snagging in Garlinge
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’re worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gaps at new flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Garlinge, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Garlinge (CT9, CT8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Garlinge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Garlinge?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Garlinge?
Yes, Garlinge is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs and buyers in Garlinge
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Garlinge, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you are 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Quex Park, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Garlinge. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St James, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Garlinge is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. Garlinge is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT9 and CT8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Bridge Road and Caxton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Garlinge include Westbrook (1 mile north-east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-east), Margate (1 mile east) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (11 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Garlinge
We work in homes and buildings around Hartsdown Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Margate station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Westwood Cross (2.2 miles south-east) and Margate Old Town Local History Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
When to book a survey in Garlinge
Most homeowners can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Landlords with a home close to Margate station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Why get it checked now?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. With lower homes, common in places like Garlinge, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What else we do in Garlinge
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Garlinge is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.