Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Highstead, Kent
New roof snagging across Highstead, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Highstead
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or blocked roof ventilation and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
In a village or hamlet like Highstead, homes are frequently 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’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Highstead (CT3, CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Highstead homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Highstead, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Herne Bay station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Highstead across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT3 and CT6 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Highstead
We work in homes and buildings around Bishopstone Cliffs and Hog & Donkey pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Highstead is Herne Bay station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
FAQs for Highstead
Is my home in Highstead listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Highstead, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Highstead is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Highstead can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Highstead, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Highstead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Highstead
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
Towns and villages near Highstead
Other services in Highstead
Useful tips for Highstead property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.