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New Roof Snagging in Old Wives Lees
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Old Wives Lees, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Old Wives Lees, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Old Wives Lees, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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New roof snagging in Old Wives Lees
Homeowners 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 including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you are worried about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and debris left in gutters or valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a village or hamlet like Old Wives Lees, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re 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.
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 plan your next steps.
- Place
- Old Wives Lees (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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New roof snagging in Old Wives Lees: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Chilham station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Old Wives Lees for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Old Wives Lees.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Old Wives Lees: Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Old Wives Lees
In Old Wives Lees, that means homes and buildings near Broadham Down and The Star Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chilham station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). The countryside around Old Wives Lees includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Old Wives Lees
Will you come out to Old Wives Lees?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Old Wives Lees?
Yes, Old Wives Lees is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Old Wives Lees as anywhere else.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How do I book a survey in Old Wives Lees?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Older cottages and farmhouses around Old Wives Lees can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.