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New Roof Snagging in Manston
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Manston, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Manston
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you’re worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and gaps at new flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Manston, 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 are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Manston (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Manston
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Manston and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Also in Manston
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Local roofs and buyers in Manston
Manston lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Historic houses such as Quex Park, about 2.5 miles north-west, show how far back building around Manston goes. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For an older house near a landmark like St. Catherine's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Thanet Parkway station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Manston and nearby. Manston is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across CT12 for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road. We also cover the places around Manston: Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
What’s near Manston
In Manston, that means homes and buildings near Lord of the Manor pub, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Royal Harbour Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Why act early in Manston
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. For older village homes like those around Manston, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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’d like to know.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Manston questions
Will you come out to Manston?
Yes, Manston is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Manston?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Manston?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Manston can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- 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.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.