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New roof snagging in Richborough Port, Kent
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Richborough Port and across Kent.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Poorly finished verges
About our new roof snagging in Richborough Port
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Common reasons to book are tiles or slates sitting out of line and underlay ending short at the eaves, across ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Richborough Port 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 is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Richborough Port (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In a small place like Richborough Port, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Richborough Port
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Also near Richborough Port
Also in Richborough Port
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Richborough Port. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New roof snagging around Richborough Port
Richborough Port lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Quex Park, about 4.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Richborough Port. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Richborough Port gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Richborough Port is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Around Richborough Port
We work in homes and buildings around Sandwich and Pegwell Bay. Richborough Port’s nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
When to book a survey in Richborough Port
Most homeowners cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you own a rental within reach of Thanet Parkway station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Questions from Richborough Port
Do you cover smaller places like Richborough Port?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Richborough Port hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Richborough Port, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we look at them carefully.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.