Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Maxton
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Maxton.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
About our new roof snagging in Maxton
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We are often asked to look into underlay ending short at the eaves and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, on new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Maxton 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. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Maxton (CT17, CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Maxton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Maxton, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near St Martin's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Maxton is about 1 mile south-west of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Anywhere in Maxton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Maxton. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT17 and CT15 is covered for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Cow Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Maxton: Aycliffe (1 mile south), Farthingloe (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile north), Church Hougham (2 miles west) and River (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Maxton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown & Sceptre pub, Astor College for the Arts and St Edmund's Catholic School. The closest station to Maxton is Dover Priory station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Town Gaol (1 mile north-east) and Dover Castle (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Maxton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maxton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Maxton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
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 send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Maxton
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For landlords with property near Dover Priory station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Maxton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. 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, like 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.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges