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Graveney New Roof Snagging

Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Graveney, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.

  • Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
  • Tiles or slates sitting out of line
  • Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips

New roof snagging in Graveney

The survey, step by step

Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Graveney can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.

  1. First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
  2. The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
  3. Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
  4. The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
  5. You get a photo report listing the snags we found.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking near the property
  • For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
  • Show us where any leaks or stains appear

Book a survey

Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.

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New roof snagging in Graveney: what you get

We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are debris left in gutters or valleys and gaps at new flashings.

For a small place like Graveney, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.

Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.

Illustration of a written roof report with a magnifying glass and a ticked clipboard
Place
Graveney (ME13)
Region
Kent
Prices
From £150 inc. VAT
Reports
Written, with photos, emailed to you
Appointments
Monday to Sunday, daytime
Insured
Professional indemnity and public liability
Telephone
07833 053749
Updated
27 October 2026

Leave it or get it looked at?

A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. For an older or listed building in a place like Graveney, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.

Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.

Why us?

  • An independent view of the roof
  • Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
  • Over 20 years’ experience
  • 5,000+ roofs surveyed

Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.

Before and after the survey

Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:

  • Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
  • Put any issues to your roofer in writing
  • Keep the contract and invoices together
  • Look for marks or cracks left by the work

After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.

Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.

Surveys for landlords and agents in Graveney

For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.

Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.

Local roofs and buyers in Graveney

Graveney lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.

For landlords with property near Faversham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.

Graveney is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Graveney. Our Kent coverage includes Graveney. You can also see our page for Canterbury.

New roof snagging in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Murton Place, Sandbanks Lane and Seasalter Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Graveney include Culmers (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Hernhill (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).

Near you in Graveney

Around Graveney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.

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Do you need new roof snagging in Graveney?

Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.

We are often asked to look at:

  • Untidy or loose verge details
  • Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
  • Damage to other parts of the building
  • Missing or blocked roof ventilation

Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.

Before you book any roof surveyor

  • What insurance they carry
  • How they plan to inspect the roof safely
  • How much experience they have with roofs like yours
  • Their report turnaround times

What a good roof survey covers

What we cannot see

In fairness, a roof survey has limits:

  • Whether the roof will leak in future
  • What’s under the new coverings
  • Pricing the remedial work

Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.

What we look at

  • Replacement roofs
  • Ridges and verges
  • Flashings and valleys
  • New flat roofs
  • Loft conversions and dormers
  • New-build homes

Your questions about new roof snagging in Graveney

Does a conservation area affect roof work in Graveney?

The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.

Do roofs near the sea, like those around Graveney, take more of a battering?

Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.

What’s the price of a snagging inspection?

Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

Do you test for asbestos?

No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.

How do I arrange new roof snagging in Graveney?

It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.

How much time does a snagging visit need?

It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.

What insurance do you have?

Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.

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