Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Southfleet
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Southfleet, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Your questions about new roof snagging in Southfleet
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southfleet?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Southfleet?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We will give you an idea when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
New roof snagging in Southfleet: what you get
Householders 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, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and damage to other parts of the building.
Being in a small place like Southfleet makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Southfleet (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Southfleet
Other services in Southfleet
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We look at it where it can be seen.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Details hidden from sight
- What’s under the new coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a small place like Southfleet, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Southfleet needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Southfleet?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
Cobham College, about 3.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southfleet. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
New roof snagging in Southfleet: local notes
Southfleet is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Longfield station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Southfleet is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
New roof snagging in DA13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Southfleet include Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Southfleet
We work in homes and buildings around Northfleet School for Girls, Black Lion pub and Longfield Chalk Bank and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sawyers Lake.