Kent · London and the South East
Saltwood New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Saltwood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Saltwood
We carry out new roof snagging in Saltwood and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about gaps at new flashings and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Being in a small place like Saltwood makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Saltwood (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Saltwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Places near Saltwood
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Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Do you need new roof snagging in Saltwood?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Saltwood questions
Is my home in Saltwood listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Saltwood?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Saltwood is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Saltwood?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Buying a home or a new roof in Saltwood
Saltwood lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Westenhanger Castle, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Saltwood. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. Landlords with a home close to Sandling station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. Saltwood gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Saltwood is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT21. Local streets include Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane. We also cover the places around Saltwood: Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Saltwood
Around Saltwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Brockhill Country Park and Red Lion Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.