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New roof snagging in Sheerness, Kent
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Sheerness and across Kent.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Sheerness
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it is 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. If you’ve noticed offcuts and broken tiles left behind and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, we can find out what’s behind it, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a smaller place like Sheerness, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Sheerness (ME12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Do you need new roof snagging in Sheerness?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Questions from Sheerness
Do you cover smaller places like Sheerness?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Sheerness 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.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
Nearby places to Sheerness
Other services in Sheerness
What new roof snagging looks like in Sheerness
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Sheerness, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near Sheerness-On-Sea station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Sheerness is about 7 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Sheerness is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Sheerness is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME12 is within our area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Granville Road and Millennium Way. Sheerness sits on or near the A249 and A250. We also cover the places around Sheerness: Blue Town (1 mile north-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south), Rushenden (2 miles south-west) and Grain (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles south-east), Faversham (10 miles south-east), Davington (10 miles south-east), Foley Park (15 miles south-west) and Preston (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Sheerness
In Sheerness, that means homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey, Barton's Point Coastal Park and The Crown pub. There is a railway station in Sheerness itself: Sheerness-On-Sea station. A little further out are Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities (less than half a mile north).
Why it is worth a survey now in Sheerness
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Around Sheerness, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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 book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a smaller place like Sheerness, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.