Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Shadoxhurst
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Shadoxhurst? You can book new roof snagging in Shadoxhurst and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in Shadoxhurst
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed missing or blocked roof ventilation and tiles or slates sitting out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Shadoxhurst, 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
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
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Legal advice on your contract
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Signs you need new roof snagging in Shadoxhurst
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Questions from Shadoxhurst
Is my home in Shadoxhurst listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shadoxhurst?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shadoxhurst is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. We note anything left behind.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
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Why act early in Shadoxhurst
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shadoxhurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What new roof snagging looks like in Shadoxhurst
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around Shadoxhurst has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 3.7 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul 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.
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Shadoxhurst is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Shadoxhurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN26 is within our area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Near you in Shadoxhurst
In Shadoxhurst, that means homes and buildings near Stone Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Shadoxhurst needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.