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New roof snagging in Howt Green, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Howt Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
New roof snagging in Howt Green
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Some older homes in villages like Howt Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Howt Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Howt Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Howt Green
Is Howt Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Howt Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Howt Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need new roof snagging in Howt Green?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Kemsley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
Local roofs and buyers in Howt Green
Howt Green is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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, 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Howt Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME9 is covered for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Howt Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Westlands School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kemsley station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Rough (1.4 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east).
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.