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New Roof Snagging in Palmarsh
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Palmarsh. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
About our new roof snagging in Palmarsh
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Palmarsh, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in Palmarsh or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
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 photo where possible.
- Location
- Palmarsh (CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Palmarsh
Palmarsh lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
With Westenhanger Castle about 2.3 miles north, the area around Palmarsh has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For landlords with property near Sandling station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Palmarsh and the rest of Kent. Palmarsh is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT21 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Palmarsh
Around Palmarsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Brockhill Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Tolsford Hill.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Palmarsh
Is the coastal weather around Palmarsh hard on roofs?
It can do. Palmarsh is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Palmarsh?
Yes, Palmarsh is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts 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 send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
Useful tips for Palmarsh property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a proper look.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Details hidden from sight
- Legal advice on your contract
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Do you need new roof snagging in Palmarsh?
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you live in an older home near Holy Cross, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Palmarsh is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.