Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in South Street, Kent
A careful look at the new roof at your property in South Street, with photos and a written report.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging in South Street: what you get
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and poorly finished verges.
For a small place like South Street, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- South Street (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in South Street
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like South Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in South Street
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In a place like South Street, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Street
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Questions from South Street
Is South Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in South Street listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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 suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in South Street?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
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.
Places near South Street
What else we do in South Street
Buying a home or a new roof in South Street
South Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. About 4.4 miles west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around South Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Selling station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
South Street is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Whether the building in South Street is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. South Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across ME13 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on North Lane and South Street and the roads around them. If you’re just outside South Street, we cover Crouch (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile east), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north-east) and Winterbourne (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
What’s near South Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Sondes Arms, among other places. There is a railway station in South Street itself: Selling station. Nearby you will also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.