Kent · London and the South East
Greenhithe New Roof Snagging
Need new roof snagging in Greenhithe? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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 usually takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to a smaller place like Greenhithe is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
About our new roof snagging in Greenhithe
Our snagging inspections cover Greenhithe and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about poorly finished verges and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
In a smaller place like Greenhithe, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Greenhithe (DA9, DA10)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. With lower homes, common in places like Greenhithe, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Surveys for landlords and agents in Greenhithe
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.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Greenhithe
Will you come out to Greenhithe?
Yes. Greenhithe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Greenhithe is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you need new roof snagging in Greenhithe?
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
New roof snagging around Greenhithe
Greenhithe lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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 careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Greenhithe for Bluewater station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Greenhithe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Roofs in Greenhithe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the DA9 and DA10 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Bean Road, The Avenue and Abbey Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Greenhithe on the A206, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Swanscombe (1 mile south-east), Stone (1 mile south-west), Bean (2 miles south), West Thurrock (2 miles north) and Darenth (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Greenhithe
In Greenhithe, that means homes and buildings near Castle Hill Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The White Hart Public House. There’s a railway station in Greenhithe itself: Greenhithe for Bluewater station. A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Stone Museum of Geology (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.