Kent · London and the South East
Hollow Street New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Hollow Street? You can book new roof snagging in Hollow Street and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging in Hollow Street: what you get
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 work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. Typical surveys look at vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, on new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Hollow Street, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
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
- Hollow Street (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Hollow Street
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In a small place like Hollow Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Hollow Street
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Hollow Street: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Hollow Street hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Hollow Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Hollow Street listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
What else we do in Hollow Street
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hollow Street
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Hollow Street, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
What new roof snagging looks like in Hollow Street
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Hollow Street, 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Sturry station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hollow Street and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Hollow Street. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across CT3 for new roof snagging. Other places close to Hollow Street include Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
What’s near Hollow Street
Around Hollow Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area and Spires Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.