Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Lympne
New roof snagging around Lympne, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
How new roof snagging works in Lympne
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and verge tiles or slates not secured, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Lympne, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Lympne (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Lympne: your questions answered
Will you come out to Lympne?
Yes. Lympne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lympne, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Lympne is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
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 photographs to raise with the builder.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Towns and villages near Lympne
Other services in Lympne
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lympne
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.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
New roof snagging in Lympne: local notes
Lympne is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. With Westenhanger Castle about 1.3 miles north, Lympne sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Take an older house close to Church of St Stephen: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in Lympne get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CT21 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Lympne
Around Lympne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Public House, Sandling Park and Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, about 1.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Lympne Castle (within half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Lympne includes Tolsford Hill.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Lympne often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.