Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Grubb Street
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Grubb Street, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
How new roof snagging works in Grubb Street
Our snagging inspections cover Grubb Street and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are broken coverings left on a new roof and untidy or loose verge details.
Being in a small place like Grubb Street makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Grubb Street (DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Grubb Street: local notes
Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Grubb Street goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Grubb Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of DA2 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Grubb Street
In Grubb Street, that means homes and buildings near Longfield Chalk Bank, Railway Tavern and Longfield Academy and the streets around them. Grubb Street’s nearest station is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. A little further out are Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sawyers Lake.
What affects the price in Grubb Street
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
For a price for your roof in Grubb Street, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in Grubb Street
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
For landlords with property near Longfield station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they will not be able to tell you
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Grubb Street, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for Grubb Street
Do you carry out roof surveys in Grubb Street?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Grubb Street is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Grubb Street 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’s worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How much is new roof snagging?
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, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What new roof snagging does not cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Places near Grubb Street
What else we do in Grubb Street
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.