Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Lydden
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Lydden. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
New roof snagging in Lydden: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover Lydden and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into gutters or fascias damaged during the job and verge tiles or slates not secured, across flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Lydden, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Lydden (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Lydden
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Common questions in Lydden
How do I find out if my home in Lydden is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Lydden?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
New roof snagging in Lydden: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Lydden, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Lydden is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Lydden. There is also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT15 is within our area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Lydden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sladden Wood and Hope Inn. Lydden’s nearest station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Lydden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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When to book a survey in Lydden
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
For landlords with property near Kearsney station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Details hidden from sight
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers