Kent · London and the South East
Sole Street New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Sole Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging in Sole Street
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
Some older homes in villages like Sole 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Sole Street (DA13, DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sole Street. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Older and listed buildings around Sole Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Sole Street needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Sole Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Sole Street, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Cobham College, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sole Street. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Room, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Sole Street. Sole Street is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the DA13 and DA12 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Sole Street: Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Sole Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Railway Inn, Meopham School and Camer Park Country Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Sole Street itself: Sole Street station. A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). The countryside around Sole Street includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Sole Street: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sole Street, take more of a battering?
It can do. Sole Street is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Sole Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Sole Street?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.