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New roof snagging in Kent Street, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Kent Street. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Poorly finished verges
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Questions from Kent Street
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Kent Street?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kent Street?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Do you work in Kent Street?
Yes. We cover Kent Street and the rest of East Sussex. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Kent Street
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We’re often asked to look into debris left in gutters or valleys and missing or blocked roof ventilation, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges.
Being in a small place like Kent Street makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kent Street
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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Do you need new roof snagging in Kent Street?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Damage to other parts of the building
For landlords with property near Battle station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are looked at closely.
New roof snagging around Kent Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Kent Street, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Durhamford Manor lies about 2.2 miles north-west, so building around Kent Street goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Roofs in Kent Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN33 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Kent Street, we cover Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Kent Street
The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 2.2 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Kent Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Kent Street, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Kent Street book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.