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New Roof Snagging in Scragged Oak
New roof snagging around Scragged Oak, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Damage to other parts of the building
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. In a place like Scragged Oak, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Scragged Oak
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
How new roof snagging works in Scragged Oak
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We are frequently asked to look into loose flashings at walls or chimneys and signs of condensation in the roof space, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Scragged Oak, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Scragged Oak (ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags frequently show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
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Scragged Oak questions
Will you come out to Scragged Oak?
Yes, Scragged Oak is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Scragged Oak, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Scragged Oak is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
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 experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Scragged Oak needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
New roof snagging in Scragged Oak: local notes
Scragged Oak lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. With Stoneacre about 4.8 miles south, the area around Scragged Oak has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you let a flat or house near Bearsted station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. Whether the building in Scragged Oak is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Scragged Oak is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging.
All of ME14 is covered for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Scragged Oak
Typical jobs here are in homes near Levan Strice. The closest station to Scragged Oak is Bearsted station, about 3.2 miles south. A little further out are Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Burham Down.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Scragged Oak
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How we price new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.