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New Roof Snagging in Hoo St Werburgh
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Hoo St Werburgh, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in Hoo St Werburgh
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. Common reasons to book are underlay ending short at the eaves and missing or blocked roof ventilation, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
In a smaller place like Hoo St Werburgh, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hoo St Werburgh (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Hoo St Werburgh doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Hoo St Werburgh
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Hoo St Werburgh
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Restoration House lies about 3.6 miles south-west, so building around Hoo St Werburgh goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
Common questions in Hoo St Werburgh
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hoo St Werburgh, take more of a battering?
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 Hoo St Werburgh is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hoo St Werburgh?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Hoo St Werburgh homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hoo St Werburgh, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Gillingham (Kent) station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Church of St Werburgh: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Hoo St Werburgh is about 4 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Hoo St Werburgh is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Hoo St Werburgh is one of the places in Medway where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Maidstone.
New roof snagging in ME3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Walters Road, St Johns Road and Bell's Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Hoo St Werburgh include Chattenden (1 mile west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-east), Lower Upnor (2 miles south-west), Kingsnorth (2 miles east) and Tunbridge Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south-west) and Luton (4 miles south). Hoo St Werburgh is one of the larger places we cover in Medway.
Around Hoo St Werburgh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hundred of Hoo Academy and The Chequer's Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 2.7 miles south. A little further out are Upnor Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bishop Saltings and Gad's Hill.
Useful tips for Hoo St Werburgh property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Arranging work in a smaller place like Hoo St Werburgh is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs