Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Shepway
Independent new roof snagging in Shepway. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in Shepway: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. Typical surveys look at signs of condensation in the roof space and untidy or loose verge details, on replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
Around Shepway, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. 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 frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shepway (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shepway
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Shepway
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Questions from Shepway
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shepway?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Shepway?
Yes, Shepway is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shepway as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
New roof snagging around Shepway
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 1.4 miles east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Shepway has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Maidstone West station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Martin's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Shepway and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Shepway is one of the places in Kent we cover.
New roof snagging in ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shepway
Around Shepway, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mote Park, The Wheatsheaf pub and Senacre Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Shepway is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for new stains after a downpour
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shepway
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Arranging work in a smaller place like Shepway is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. A visit to a smaller place like Shepway is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.