Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Shottenden
New roof snagging across Shottenden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gaps at new flashings
Do you need new roof snagging in Shottenden?
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
New roof snagging in Shottenden
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. Typical surveys look at untidy or loose verge details and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, across new flat roofs, replacement roofs and ridges and verges.
Some older homes in villages like Shottenden 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Shottenden
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FAQs for Shottenden
Is my home in Shottenden listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Shottenden in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shottenden is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How do I book a survey in Shottenden?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. For an older or listed building in a place like Shottenden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shottenden
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shottenden
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shottenden. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Shottenden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
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. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
New roof snagging around Shottenden
With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.7 miles north-west, Shottenden sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often 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. 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 will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Shottenden and the rest of Kent. Shottenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT4. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shottenden
Shottenden’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).