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New roof snagging in Martin, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Martin, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
New roof snagging in Martin
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Older buildings in small places like Martin may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Martin (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Martin
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Outbuildings and barns around Martin are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
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The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Martin can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Local roofs and buyers in Martin
Martin is within about 3 miles of the coast, 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. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Martin Mill station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Walmer Castle, about 3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Martin. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you live in an older home near Church of St Augustine, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Martin gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Martin is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT15. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road. We also cover Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Near you in Martin
Around Martin, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lantern Inn and Duke of York's Royal Military School and the streets around them. Martin has its own railway station: Martin Mill station. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Martin includes Dover Western Heights.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Martin
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Questions from Martin
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Martin?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Martin?
Yes, Martin is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.