Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Minster, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Minster. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Minster
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you are worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and debris left in gutters or valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and verges, new-build homes and new flat roofs alike.
For a small place like Minster, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Minster (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we look at them carefully.
What affects the price in Minster
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Also near Minster
What else we do in Minster
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Minster
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: 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. The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Minster needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Minster
Do you cover smaller places like Minster?
Yes. Minster 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.
Is my home in Minster listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New roof snagging in Minster: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Minster, 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. Historic houses such as Quex Park, about 2.4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Minster goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Minster station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Minster, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in CT12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street. If you are just outside Minster, we cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Around Minster
Around Minster, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Minster station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). The countryside around Minster includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.