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New Roof Snagging in Herne Common
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Herne Common, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
New roof snagging in Herne Common
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Common reasons to book are broken coverings left on a new roof and poorly finished verges, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Herne Common makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Herne Common (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Herne Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Herne Common
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Older and listed buildings around Herne Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Herne Common
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Your questions about new roof snagging in Herne Common
How do I find out if my home in Herne Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Herne Common hard on roofs?
It can do. Herne Common is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Is this a RICS 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.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
New roof snagging around Herne Common
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Herne Common, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Martin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Herne Bay station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Herne Common, the roof can be surveyed. Herne Common is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging.
Every address in CT6 is covered for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close. If you are just outside Herne Common, we cover Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Herne Common
In Herne Common, that means homes and buildings near Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Places near Herne Common
Also in Herne Common
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.