Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in New Street
New roof snagging in New Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
How new roof snagging works in New Street
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’re worried about signs of condensation in the roof space and debris left in gutters or valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like New Street may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- New Street (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Around New Street, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
New Street: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in New Street?
Yes, New Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Street?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like New Street, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
What new roof snagging looks like in New Street
The wider area around New Street has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 3.6 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Meopham station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church like Church of Saint Peter 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.
New Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Bookings from New Street are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. New Street is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN15. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Ridley (1 mile west), South Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Near you in New Street
Around New Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Meopham School and Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. New Street’s nearest station is Meopham station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (4.6 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles south-east).
Nearby places to New Street
Also in New Street
How we price new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, call 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.