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New roof snagging in New Hythe, Kent
A careful look at the new roof at your property in New Hythe, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Your questions about new roof snagging in New Hythe
Do you cover New Hythe?
Yes, New Hythe is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is New Hythe within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
About our new roof snagging in New Hythe
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and gutters blocked by building debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a village or hamlet like New Hythe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- New Hythe (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in New Hythe
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it can be seen.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around New Hythe frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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 be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What new roof snagging looks like in New Hythe
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 3.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around New Hythe goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to New Hythe station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in New Hythe work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME20. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive. We also cover the places around New Hythe: Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Around New Hythe
We work in homes and buildings around Aylesford School, The Monks Head pub and Leybourne Lakes Country Park, among other places. There is a railway station in New Hythe itself: New Hythe station. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What affects the price in New Hythe
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Also in New Hythe
Landlords, agents and block managers in New Hythe
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.