Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in New Romney
New roof snagging in New Romney from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in New Romney
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We are often asked to look into cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and gaps at new flashings, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers.
Around New Romney, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- New Romney (TN28)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
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:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- What’s under the new coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Why act early in New Romney
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Around New Romney, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from New Romney
Is my home in New Romney listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around New Romney hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it’s visible.
Towns and villages near New Romney
More services for New Romney
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Local roofs and buyers in New Romney
New Romney is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
In and around New Romney, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in New Romney can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes New Romney and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN28 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on High Street, Church Road and Station Road. Main roads around New Romney include the A259 and B2071. Other places close to New Romney include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near New Romney
Around New Romney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Romney Warren Country Park, The Marsh Academy and The Marsh Academy and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Landlord and commercial surveys in New Romney
Landlords, agents and building managers in New Romney and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a smaller place like New Romney, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.