Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Reading Street, Kent
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Reading Street. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
About our new roof snagging in Reading Street
We carry out new roof snagging in Reading Street and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We are frequently asked to look into loose flashings at walls or chimneys and gutters blocked by building debris, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Reading Street 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Reading Street (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Reading Street
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 1.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Reading Street goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Reading Street, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Reading Street. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Reading Street
Reading Street’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Reading Street includes Orlestone Forest.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Reading Street
How do I find out if my home in Reading Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Reading Street?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I book a survey in Reading Street?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Reading Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Reading Street, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Reading Street
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.