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New roof snagging in Sholden, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Sholden, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sholden
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Sholden can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Sholden
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Common reasons to book are underlay ending short at the eaves and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across new flat roofs, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Sholden are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Sholden (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we are asked to look at in Sholden
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Sholden: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Sholden hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Sholden is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is Sholden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Sholden?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Sholden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful 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 start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Sholden: local notes
Sholden lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Walmer Castle, about 2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sholden. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Deal station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Sholden and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove, all of which we cover. We also cover Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Near you in Sholden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Betteshanger Park, Castle Community College and The Magnet pub, among other places. The closest station to Sholden is Deal station, about 1.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sholden
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.