Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Gushmere
Independent new roof snagging in Gushmere. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Gushmere
Our snagging inspections cover Gushmere and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photographs. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed verge tiles or slates not secured and debris left in gutters or valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Gushmere may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Gushmere, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Gushmere, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
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Gushmere questions
Is Gushmere within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gushmere?
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.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t 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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.
New roof snagging in Gushmere: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Gushmere, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near Selling station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building around Gushmere goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings from Gushmere are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Gushmere
We work in homes and buildings around The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges