Kent · London and the South East
Murston New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Murston and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
About our new roof snagging in Murston
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you are worried about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and tiles or slates sitting out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Murston, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Murston (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
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FAQs for Murston
Is Murston within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Murston?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Murston?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
What new roof snagging looks like in Murston
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Murston, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Sittingbourne station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Murston and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Murston and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across ME10 and ME9 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Murston include Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
Near you in Murston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sittingbourne Community College, Milton Creek Country Park and The New Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (under half a mile west) and Bayford Court (within half a mile west).
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to Murston is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.