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Sarre New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Sarre. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Untidy or loose verge details
Signs you need new roof snagging in Sarre
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Nicholas: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Sarre
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and gaps at new flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Sarre are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Sarre (CT7)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Sarre questions
How do I find out if my home in Sarre is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Sarre hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Sarre is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover Sarre for new roof snagging?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Sarre.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The loft space is checked where there is safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Useful tips for Sarre property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Book snagging before the final payment
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.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Sarre often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- 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 checked.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Sarre homes and their roofs
Sarre lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. With Quex Park about 4.1 miles north-east, Sarre sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Minster station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Sarre is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sarre and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT7 is within our area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Island Road, Old Road and Chantry Park, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Sarre: St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-east), West Stourmouth (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (2 miles south), Monkton (2 miles east) and Upstreet (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Around Sarre
Around Sarre, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area and Kings Head Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Minster station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (3.8 miles north-east).