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New roof snagging in Nash, Kent
Need new roof snagging in Nash? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Untidy or loose verge details
How new roof snagging works in Nash
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check 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. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and people most often book us about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and underlay ending short at the eaves.
Somewhere as small as Nash, 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, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Nash (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Places near Nash
Other services in Nash
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
Your questions about new roof snagging in Nash
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nash?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Nash as anywhere else.
Is Nash within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Nash frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Nash
- A written report with photographs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What new roof snagging looks like in Nash
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Nash has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark like Elmstone Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Nash is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Surveys in Nash work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Nash is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT3 is within our area for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Nash, we cover Hoaden (1 mile north-east), Perry (1 mile west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Nash
Nash’s nearest station is Adisham station, about 3.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find White Mill (3.6 miles east) and St Martins Hospital (6 miles west). The countryside around Nash includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.