Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ratling, Kent
New roof snagging in Ratling from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
How we price new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our new roof snagging in Ratling
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are verge tiles or slates not secured and underlay ending short at the eaves.
Somewhere as small as Ratling, 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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 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
- Ratling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Ratling
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where applicable. In a small place like Ratling, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Ratling
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Ratling often 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 cannot see is noted.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What new roof snagging looks like in Ratling
With Goodnestone Park about 1 mile north-east, Ratling sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church like St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Ratling for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT3 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Ratling include Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Around Ratling
The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it’s visible.
Questions from Ratling
Do you cover smaller places like Ratling?
Yes, Ratling is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Ratling?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Ratling is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ratling
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.