Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Gravesend, Kent
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Gravesend and across Kent.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Gravesend
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’re worried about gaps at new flashings and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new-build homes alike.
Around towns like Gravesend, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, frequently with flat roofs. Where an extension roof meets the main house is a classic place for water to get in. On a purchase or a newly finished roof in Gravesend, those junctions are high on the list.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Gravesend (DA12, DA11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Gravesend
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Gravesend, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That is an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for new stains after a downpour
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Questions from Gravesend
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gravesend?
Yes, Gravesend is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gravesend?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We will give you an idea when booking.
How do I book a survey in Gravesend?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Nearby places to Gravesend
What else we do in Gravesend
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Parking in a town like Gravesend is typically simple, but let us know if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers what can safely be seen from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
New roof snagging in Gravesend: local notes
Gravesend is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. The wider area around Gravesend has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 2.9 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Christ Church Milton: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Gravesend station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. Surveys in Gravesend work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the DA12 and DA11 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue and the roads around them. Being close to the A2 and A226, Gravesend is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Gravesend: Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Gravesend
Around Gravesend, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Northfleet Urban Country Park, St John's Catholic Comprehensive and St John's Catholic Comprehensive and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gravesend station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Gravesend includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.