Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Shoreham, Kent
New roof snagging around Shoreham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Why get it checked now?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shoreham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
How new roof snagging works in Shoreham
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about verge tiles or slates not secured and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Older buildings in small places like Shoreham may be listed or 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Shoreham (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shoreham homes and their roofs
With Lullingstone Castle about 1.8 miles north-east, Shoreham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Shoreham (Kent) station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Shoreham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across TN14 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shoreham
In Shoreham, that means homes and buildings near Raspberry Hall Park and The Old George Inn and the streets around them. Shoreham has its own railway station: Shoreham (Kent) station. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Details hidden from sight
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Places near Shoreham
What else we do in Shoreham
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Common questions in Shoreham
Do you cover smaller places like Shoreham?
Yes. Shoreham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Shoreham?
Yes, Shoreham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How do I book a survey in Shoreham?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Shoreham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.