Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Littlebourne, Kent
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Littlebourne, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
New roof snagging in Littlebourne
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’ve noticed loose or badly finished ridge tiles and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Littlebourne are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Littlebourne. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Littlebourne, access is usually 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 let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
FAQs for Littlebourne
Is Littlebourne in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Littlebourne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
New roof snagging in Littlebourne: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Goodnestone Park about 3.5 miles south-east, Littlebourne sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. The streets around a church such as Church of St Vincent are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Littlebourne for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT3. Whether your property is on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Littlebourne, we cover Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Littlebourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Basket Makers pub, among other places. The closest station to Littlebourne is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Littlebourne includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Older and listed buildings around Littlebourne may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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 it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.