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New roof snagging in Smeeth, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Smeeth, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging in Smeeth
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and damage to other parts of the building.
In a village or hamlet like Smeeth, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Smeeth (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Smeeth needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Smeeth and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
New roof snagging in Smeeth: local notes
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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Smeeth has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 3.4 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Smeeth as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Smeeth. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in TN25 is covered for new roof snagging. You will find streets like Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Smeeth
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.
Smeeth questions
Is my home in Smeeth listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Smeeth?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Smeeth
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
Prices for new roof snagging in Smeeth
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.