Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Heart's Delight, Kent
New roof snagging in Heart's Delight from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Heart's Delight questions
Is Heart's Delight within the area you cover?
Yes, Heart's Delight is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Heart's Delight hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Heart's Delight is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
New roof snagging in Heart's Delight
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Common reasons to book are underlay ending short at the eaves and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, across ridges and verges, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Heart's Delight, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Heart's Delight (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Heart's Delight. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common roof problems in Heart's Delight
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Heart's Delight can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Local roofs and buyers in Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Heart's Delight is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Surveys in Heart's Delight work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME10 and ME9 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on The Street, Borden Lane and Coppins Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Borden (1 mile north-west), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
What’s near Heart's Delight
In Heart's Delight, that means homes and buildings near Westlands School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.5 miles north-east).
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
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; we report on what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.