Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ospringe, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Ospringe.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
New roof snagging in Ospringe
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about underlay at the eaves left exposed and untidy or loose verge details.
In a smaller place like Ospringe, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Ospringe (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Ospringe
How do I find out if my home in Ospringe is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Ospringe?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What else we do in Ospringe
Prices for new roof snagging in Ospringe
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Keep the contract and invoices together
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Ospringe homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Ospringe, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
With Belmont House and Gardens about 3 miles south-west, the area around Ospringe has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you own a rental within reach of Faversham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Ospringe is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Ospringe and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Ospringe and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
New roof snagging in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Water Lane, Lower Road and Capel Road. We also cover the places around Ospringe: Whitehill (1 mile south), Faversham (1 mile north-east), Davington (1 mile north-east), Brogdale (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
What’s near Ospringe
In Ospringe, that means homes and buildings near Oare Meadow, The Abbey School and Maison Dieu pub. Ospringe’s nearest station is Faversham station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
What we are asked to look at in Ospringe
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters blocked by building debris
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Ospringe is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.