Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Silver Street
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Silver Street, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Silver Street
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’re worried about gaps at new flashings and underlay ending short at the eaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Silver Street are listed or sit 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 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Silver Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. For an older or listed building in a place like Silver Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Buying a home or a new roof in Silver Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Silver Street, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John the Baptist, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Silver Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Silver Street, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Silver Street. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME9 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Silver Street: Bredgar (1 mile east), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Silver Street
We work in homes and buildings around Westlands School and Cromers Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, about 2.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill.
What new roof snagging does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Common roof problems in Silver Street
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For landlords with property near Sittingbourne station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
Common questions in Silver Street
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Silver Street?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Silver Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Silver Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Silver Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Silver Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.