Kent · London and the South East
Lyminge New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Lyminge and across Kent.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- File all paperwork for the new roof
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
New roof snagging in Lyminge: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover Lyminge and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed gutters or fascias damaged during the job and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Lyminge are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Lyminge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
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.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Lyminge can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Questions from Lyminge
Is my home in Lyminge listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lyminge, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Lyminge is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What new roof snagging looks like in Lyminge
Lyminge lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Sandling station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Lyminge is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Lyminge and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT18 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Silverlands Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Lyminge: Ottinge (1 mile north-east), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (1 mile west), Etchinghill (1 mile south) and Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (4 miles south).
What’s near Lyminge
The closest station to Lyminge is Sandling station, about 2.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Saltwood Castle (3.3 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
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Other services in Lyminge
Do you need new roof snagging in Lyminge?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Poorly finished verges
With Acrise Place about 2.1 miles east, the area around Lyminge has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lyminge
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.