Kent · London and the South East
South Stour New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in South Stour and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
South Stour: your questions answered
Is South Stour within the area you cover?
Yes, South Stour is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in South Stour 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 is worth checking before planning any.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in South Stour
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’re worried about damage to other parts of the building and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like South Stour 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 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- South Stour (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Stour
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Also in South Stour
Signs you need new roof snagging in South Stour
Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from the ground and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you will get the report
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. For older village homes like those around South Stour, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Stour
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
New roof snagging in South Stour: 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 4.8 miles north-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around South Stour has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in South Stour as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across TN25 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
What’s near South Stour
In South Stour, that means homes and buildings near Poulton Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Stour include Hatch Park.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like South Stour, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.