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New roof snagging in Northbourne, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Northbourne, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Northbourne
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. 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. We are frequently asked to look into underlay ending short at the eaves and poorly finished verges, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Northbourne, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Northbourne (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
FAQs for Northbourne
Is Northbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northbourne, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
New roof snagging in Northbourne: local notes
Northbourne is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. The wider area around Northbourne has a long history of building, with Walmer Castle about 3 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Augustine, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Northbourne and the rest of Kent. Northbourne is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT14 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Northbourne include Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Near you in Northbourne
In Northbourne, that means homes and buildings near Castle Community College, Hare & Hounds pub and Betteshanger Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Walmer station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Common roof problems in Northbourne
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gaps at new flashings
- Untidy or loose verge details
Landlords with a home close to Walmer 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
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The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Northbourne, 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.
- 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’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the 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.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.