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New roof snagging in Sandwich, Kent
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Sandwich and across Kent.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Sandwich: what you get
Roof work frequently leaves debris 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. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Typical surveys look at gutters or fascias damaged during the job and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, across new flat roofs, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
In a smaller place like Sandwich, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Sandwich (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Details hidden from sight
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Why act early in Sandwich
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. With lower homes, common in places like Sandwich, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
New roof snagging around Sandwich
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Sandwich, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Sandwich United Reformed Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. In Sandwich, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
New roof snagging in CT13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street, and we cover them all. Other places close to Sandwich include Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sandwich
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ham Fen, Sir Roger Manwood's School and The Red Cow Public House. There’s a railway station in Sandwich itself: Sandwich station. Nearby you’ll also find The Precinct Toy Collection (less than half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandwich include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Towns and villages near Sandwich
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For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Questions from Sandwich
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandwich?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Sandwich?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
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.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Homes around Sandwich often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.