Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Mud Row
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Mud Row and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging in Mud Row: what you get
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’re worried about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Mud Row, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Mud Row (ME12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Buying a home or a new roof in Mud Row
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Mud Row, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Whatever the street in Mud Row, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Mud Row is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. In Mud Row, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Mud Row is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Mud Row include Warden (1 mile east), Eastchurch (1 mile west), Bay View (1 mile south-east), Leysdown-on-Sea (2 miles south-east) and Minster (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (7 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Near you in Mud Row
Nearby you’ll also find Minster Gatehouse Museum (3.2 miles west).
Your questions about new roof snagging in Mud Row
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Mud Row, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Mud Row listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you cover Mud Row?
Yes. We carry out new roof snagging in Mud Row.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Common roof problems in Mud Row
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What exactly goes into their report
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Mud Row, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s 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.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. For older village homes like those around Mud Row, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.