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New Roof Snagging in Guston
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Guston from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
How new roof snagging works in Guston
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of condensation in the roof space and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
For a small place like Guston, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Guston (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Guston often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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Local roofs and buyers in Guston
Guston is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. About 4.7 miles north-east lies Walmer Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Guston has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Martin Mill station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Whether the building in Guston is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Guston is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
Around Guston
We work in homes and buildings around Connaught Park, St Edmund's Catholic School and Swingate Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Guston
Is Guston within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the coastal weather around Guston hard on roofs?
It can do. Guston is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Guston?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Why it is worth a survey now in Guston
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
Landlord and commercial surveys in Guston
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Common roof problems in Guston
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Martin of Tours, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.