Medway · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Sharnal Street
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Sharnal Street, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sharnal Street
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Sharnal Street
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. Typical surveys look at cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and gaps at new flashings, across replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
For a small place like Sharnal Street, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Sharnal Street (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Sharnal Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. Around Sharnal Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sharnal Street
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Common questions in Sharnal Street
Is my home in Sharnal Street listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Sharnal Street?
Yes. Sharnal Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it’s visible.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Local roofs and buyers in Sharnal Street
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sharnal Street, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Gillingham (Kent) station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Restoration House lies about 4.9 miles south-west, so building around Sharnal Street goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Sharnal Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in Sharnal Street, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Medway coverage includes Sharnal Street. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the ME3 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Other places close to Sharnal Street include Fenn Street (1 mile north-east), High Halstow (1 mile north-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Sharnal Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Hundred of Hoo Academy and The Red Dog Public House. For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
When to book a survey in Sharnal Street
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Damage to other parts of the building
The streets around a church like Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof