Kent · London and the South East
Sheldwich New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Sheldwich and across Kent.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Common questions in Sheldwich
Is Sheldwich in the area you cover?
Yes, Sheldwich is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sheldwich?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is checked where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New roof snagging in Sheldwich
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. Typical surveys look at ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay not dressed into the gutter, across new flat roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Sheldwich may be listed or 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.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Sheldwich
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sheldwich
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sheldwich and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
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.
Buying a home or a new roof in Sheldwich
With Belmont House and Gardens about 1.6 miles west, Sheldwich sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Sheldwich is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Sheldwich is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME13. Whether your property is on Ashford Road and Lees Court Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Sheldwich include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Near you in Sheldwich
In Sheldwich, that means homes and buildings near The Abbey School. The closest station to Sheldwich is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Sheldwich, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
You can learn a lot 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.