Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Kingsdown, Kent
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Kingsdown, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.
New roof snagging in Kingsdown
Our snagging inspections cover Kingsdown and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Older buildings in small places like Kingsdown may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The written findings come 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.
- Place
- Kingsdown (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Kingsdown property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for new stains after a downpour
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. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Buying a home or a new roof in Kingsdown
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Kingsdown, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.9 miles south-east, Kingsdown sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Catherine are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Kingsdown is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Kingsdown and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Kingsdown is one of the places in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of ME9 is within our area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Kingsdown include Newbury (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile east), Dungate (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile north) and Lynsted (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
What’s near Kingsdown
Around Kingsdown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north) and Newnham Castle (1.8 miles south-east).
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Kingsdown
Is my home in Kingsdown 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.
Is Kingsdown within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Kingsdown often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
When to book a survey in Kingsdown
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For landlords with property near Teynham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance