Kent · London and the South East
Pett Bottom New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Pett Bottom, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Poorly finished verges
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
New roof snagging in Pett Bottom: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. If you’re worried about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and verge tiles or slates not secured, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Pett Bottom are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Pett Bottom (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Pett Bottom
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Pett Bottom, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Common questions in Pett Bottom
Is my home in Pett Bottom 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.
Is Pett Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes, Pett Bottom is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I book a survey in Pett Bottom?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
When to book a survey in Pett Bottom
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. 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
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gaps at new flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Useful tips for Pett Bottom property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
New roof snagging around Pett Bottom
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Bekesbourne station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Pett Bottom are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Pett Bottom and the places around it.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Pett Bottom Road and School Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
What’s near Pett Bottom
In Pett Bottom, that means homes and buildings near The Duck pub. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).