Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Patrixbourne
New roof snagging in Patrixbourne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Landlords, agents and block managers in Patrixbourne
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.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How new roof snagging works in Patrixbourne
We carry out new roof snagging in Patrixbourne and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. Common reasons to book are missing or blocked roof ventilation and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, across new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
Somewhere as small as Patrixbourne, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Patrixbourne (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Patrixbourne: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Patrixbourne has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 4 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Patrixbourne, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes Patrixbourne and the places around it.
We cover every part of CT4 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You will find streets like The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Patrixbourne include Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Patrixbourne
Around Patrixbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Arms and St. Anselm's Catholic School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Patrixbourne includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Prices for new roof snagging in Patrixbourne
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Also near Patrixbourne
Also in Patrixbourne
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Patrixbourne frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Patrixbourne: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Patrixbourne?
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.
Do you cover Patrixbourne?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Patrixbourne is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. For older village homes like those around Patrixbourne, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Patrixbourne
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.