Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Ickham
Need new roof snagging in Ickham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ickham
Our snagging inspections cover Ickham and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about underlay ending short at the eaves and debris left in gutters or valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Ickham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Ickham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Ickham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ickham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Ickham within the area you cover?
Yes, Ickham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Ickham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Towns and villages near Ickham
Also in Ickham
Prices for new roof snagging in Ickham
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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 we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Do you need new roof snagging in Ickham?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
Ickham homes and their roofs
With Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south-east, Ickham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit Ickham as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT3. Whether your property is on The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ickham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rose Inn and the streets around them. Ickham’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.