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New roof snagging in Northwood, Kent
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Northwood.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
New roof snagging in Northwood: what you get
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are poorly finished verges and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Around Northwood, 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. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Northwood (CT12, CT10, CT11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
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.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Questions from Northwood
Is the coastal weather around Northwood hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Northwood is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northwood?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Homes around Northwood often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Nearby places to Northwood
What else we do in Northwood
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What new roof snagging does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Details hidden from sight
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
New roof snagging in Northwood: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Northwood, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. About 3.6 miles west lies Quex Park, a reminder of how long the area around Northwood has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St Mark's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Ramsgate station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Northwood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT12, CT10 and CT11 is within our area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road. Northwood sits on or near the A254 and A256. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Around Northwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Derby Arms, The Charles Dickens School and The Royal Harbour Academy. The nearest railway station is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.