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New roof snagging in Middle Stoke, Medway
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Middle Stoke, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging in Middle Stoke
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. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and broken coverings left on a new roof.
For a small place like Middle Stoke, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Middle Stoke (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Middle Stoke
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
Places near Middle Stoke
Other services in Middle Stoke
Local roofs and buyers in Middle Stoke
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Middle Stoke, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Whatever the street in Middle Stoke, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Middle Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. In Middle Stoke, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Medway, we cover Middle Stoke and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the ME3 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Burrows Lane and Grain Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Lower Stoke (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), North Street (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Middle Stoke
We work in homes and buildings around The Nags Head pub. Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it’s visible.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Why act early in Middle Stoke
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. For an older or listed building in a place like Middle Stoke, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Middle Stoke
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Common questions in Middle Stoke
Do you cover smaller places like Middle Stoke?
Yes. Middle Stoke is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Middle Stoke?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Middle Stoke, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.