Kent · London and the South East
Neames Forstal New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Neames Forstal and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Signs you need new roof snagging in Neames Forstal
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you let a flat or house near Selling station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
How new roof snagging works in Neames Forstal
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’ve noticed loose or badly finished ridge tiles and gaps at new flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Neames Forstal are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Neames Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Neames Forstal
With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.1 miles west, Neames Forstal sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often 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.
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Neames Forstal, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Neames Forstal is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Neames Forstal
We work in homes and buildings around The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens. There is a railway station in Neames Forstal itself: Selling station. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Neames Forstal includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Older cottages and farmhouses around Neames Forstal can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Neames Forstal
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common questions in Neames Forstal
Is Neames Forstal in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Neames Forstal as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Neames Forstal is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Neames Forstal?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Neames Forstal, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the 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.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Details hidden from sight
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs