Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ottinge, Kent
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ottinge. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gutters blocked by building debris
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Ottinge, 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.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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New roof snagging in Ottinge: what you get
We carry out new roof snagging in Ottinge and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Common reasons to book are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and underlay ending short at the eaves, across new flat roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
Somewhere as small as Ottinge, 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Ottinge (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
Ottinge questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ottinge, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Is my home in Ottinge listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I book a survey in Ottinge?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need new roof snagging in Ottinge?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Landlords with a home close to Sandling station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ottinge
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Nearby places to Ottinge
Also in Ottinge
Buying a home or a new roof in Ottinge
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Ottinge, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Acrise Place lies about 1.6 miles east, so building around Ottinge goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ottinge and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Ottinge and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across the CT4 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Ottinge
The nearest railway station is Sandling station, about 3.7 miles south. A little further out are Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ottinge includes Cheriton Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Book snagging before the final payment
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.