Kent · London and the South East
South Green New Roof Snagging
Independent new roof snagging in South Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging around South Green
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 4.4 miles south lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around South Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary Magdalene Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
South Green is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in South Green and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
New roof snagging in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Stockbury (1 mile north-west), Oad Street (2 miles north-east), Silver Street (2 miles east), Bredgar (2 miles east) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Near you in South Green
In South Green, that means homes and buildings near Stockbury Hill Wood and The Three Squirrels pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newington station, roughly 3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (4.4 miles south) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
How new roof snagging works in South Green
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s 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 does set out clearly what we found. We survey flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Older buildings in small places like South Green 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’s 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- South Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like South Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in South Green
Is South Green in the area you cover?
Yes, South Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in South Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Green
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in South Green
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, particularly when the weather is against them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
If you let a flat or house near Newington station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Details hidden from sight
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges