Hertfordshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Gravesend, Hertfordshire
Independent new roof snagging in Gravesend. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in Gravesend: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. We record what we see. Typical surveys look at tiles or slates sitting out of line and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Gravesend are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is 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.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Gravesend (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gravesend
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 around your tenants.
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.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere like Gravesend needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- 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.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Gravesend homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Much Hadham Palace about 3.6 miles south, Gravesend sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Bishops Stortford station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Gravesend is about 4 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Gravesend gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Gravesend is one of the places in Hertfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Here we cover the SG11 postcode area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Gravesend include Albury (1 mile west), Clapgate (1 mile south-east), Furneux Pelham (2 miles north), Braughing (3 miles west) and Hay Street (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south-west), Cheshunt (15 miles south-west) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Gravesend
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Catherine Wheel pub. The closest station to Gravesend is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (3.1 miles south-east).
Gravesend: your questions answered
Is Gravesend in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Gravesend is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Gravesend listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
Why act early in Gravesend
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Gravesend, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book us in Gravesend
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
See our cost guide and our case studies.