Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Perrywood, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Perrywood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Poorly finished verges
How new roof snagging works in Perrywood
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. Typical surveys look at vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and verge tiles or slates not secured, across replacement roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers.
Older buildings in small places like Perrywood may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Perrywood (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There isn’t 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. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Perrywood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Perrywood: your questions answered
Is Perrywood in the area you cover?
Yes, Perrywood is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Perrywood listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
When to book a survey in Perrywood
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
For landlords with property near Selling station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
New roof snagging around Perrywood
About 3.4 miles west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Perrywood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We survey roofs in Perrywood and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Perrywood. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME13. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Perrywood
We work in homes and buildings around The White Lion Public House. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
Why get it checked now?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. In a small place like Perrywood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
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:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- What’s under the new coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Perrywood
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.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.