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New roof snagging in Mount Pleasant, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Mount Pleasant, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Mount Pleasant
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are tiles or slates sitting out of line and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
For a small place like Mount Pleasant, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Mount Pleasant (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Mount Pleasant
Do you cover smaller places like Mount Pleasant?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mount Pleasant?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Common roof problems in Mount Pleasant
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
We are often asked to look at:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Damage to other parts of the building
The streets around a church such as St Mildreds Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Mount Pleasant, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you tell us 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 is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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 strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What new roof snagging looks like in Mount Pleasant
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Mount Pleasant, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Minster station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Historic houses like Quex Park, about 1.6 miles north, show how far back building around Mount Pleasant goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Mount Pleasant and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across CT12 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Way (1 mile south-east), Acol (1 mile north), Minster (1 mile south-west), Sevenscore (2 miles south-east) and Manston (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Around Mount Pleasant
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King Ethelbert School and The Bell Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Minster station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (3.5 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Towns and villages near Mount Pleasant
What else we do in Mount Pleasant
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Book snagging before the final payment
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mount Pleasant
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes