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New roof snagging in Mockbeggar, Medway
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Mockbeggar, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Mockbeggar
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof 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. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and verge tiles or slates not secured.
For a small place like Mockbeggar, 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 as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Mockbeggar (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Mockbeggar 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.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
When to book a survey in Mockbeggar
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Poorly finished verges
Temple Manor, about 2.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mockbeggar. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Mockbeggar
Do you cover smaller places like Mockbeggar?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mockbeggar?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Towns and villages near Mockbeggar
Other services in Mockbeggar
Buying a home or a new roof in Mockbeggar
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Mockbeggar, 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, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. 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. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Higham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. In Mockbeggar, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Mockbeggar is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME3. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Bunters Hill Road and Town Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Mockbeggar, we cover Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mockbeggar
We work in homes and buildings around Temple School, Strood Academy and Broomhill Park and the streets around them. Mockbeggar’s nearest station is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Rede Common and Gad's Hill.