Kent · London and the South East
Henley Street New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Henley Street, with photos and a written report.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging in Henley Street
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about poorly finished verges and loose or badly finished ridge tiles.
Being in a small place like Henley Street makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Henley Street (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Henley Street
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. In a small place like Henley Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Henley Street, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Surveys for landlords and agents in Henley Street
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Henley Street homes and their roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around Henley Street has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 0.8 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Henley Street is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Henley Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: DA13. We also cover Luddesdown (1 mile south), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west), Round Street (1 mile north-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Henley Street
Around Henley Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Camer Park Country Park, Meopham School and The Cock pub, among other places. The closest station to Henley Street is Sole Street station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Community Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Common questions in Henley Street
Do you cover Henley Street?
Yes, Henley Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Henley Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Useful tips for Henley Street property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Common roof problems in Henley Street
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
Also near Henley Street
Other services in Henley Street
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Henley Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.