Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Selsted
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Selsted, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
New roof snagging in Selsted
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are verge tiles or slates not secured and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
Some older homes in villages like Selsted 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Selsted (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Selsted. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. In a place like Selsted, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Selsted
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Selsted
Selsted is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. With Acrise Place about 2.2 miles south-west, Selsted sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Bookings from Selsted are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Selsted is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. Canterbury is in our area too.
New roof snagging in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Selsted, we cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Selsted
The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
FAQs for Selsted
Is Selsted within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Selsted listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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 most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a small place like Selsted, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
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. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.