Kent · London and the South East
Lydd-on-Sea New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lydd-on-Sea. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Untidy or loose verge details
About our new roof snagging in Lydd-on-Sea
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Common reasons to book are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and tiles or slates sitting out of line, across loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
Being in a small place like Lydd-on-Sea makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Lydd-on-Sea (TN29, TN28)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Lydd-on-Sea, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
New roof snagging around Lydd-on-Sea
Lydd-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Around Lydd-on-Sea, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Lydd-on-Sea and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN29 and TN28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road. We also cover the places around Lydd-on-Sea: Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Around Lydd-on-Sea
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like Lydd-on-Sea, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
FAQs for Lydd-on-Sea
Will you come out to Lydd-on-Sea?
Yes, Lydd-on-Sea is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lydd-on-Sea?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Lydd-on-Sea is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Towns and villages near Lydd-on-Sea
What else we do in Lydd-on-Sea
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. In a place like Lydd-on-Sea, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
When to book a survey in Lydd-on-Sea
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
The streets around a church such as St Peter's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?