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Monkton New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Monkton, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
New roof snagging in Monkton: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and people most frequently book us about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and poorly finished verges.
Somewhere as small as Monkton, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Monkton (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Questions from Monkton
Is the coastal weather around Monkton hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Monkton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you check new-build roofs?
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.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Monkton, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Useful tips for Monkton property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check the roof before you pay in full
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
What new roof snagging looks like in Monkton
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Monkton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Quex Park lies about 2.6 miles north-east, so building around Monkton goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you let a flat or house near Minster station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Wherever you are in Monkton, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across the CT12 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Monkton
For rail, the closest station is Minster station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Monkton
Landlords, agents and building managers in Monkton and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
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What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys