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New roof snagging in St Margarets, Kent
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in St Margarets and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in St Margarets
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, across flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Being in a small place like St Margarets makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. 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 works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- St Margarets (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like St Margarets can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
When to book a survey in St Margarets
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If you let a flat or house near Farningham Road station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
Common questions in St Margarets
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Margarets?
Yes, St Margarets is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in St Margarets as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in St Margarets listed or in a conservation area?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in St Margarets
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check before your warranty period ends
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Also near St Margarets
Other services in St Margarets
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
What new roof snagging looks like in St Margarets
About 4.5 miles south-west lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around St Margarets 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. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret of Antioch, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
St Margarets is about 3 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. St Margarets is one of many places we visit across Kent. St Margarets is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in DA4 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include South Darenth (1 mile south-west), Darenth (1 mile north), Green Street Green (1 mile east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile west) and Grubb Street (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in St Margarets
In St Margarets, that means homes and buildings near Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and Fox & Hounds pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Farningham Road station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Stone Museum of Geology (2.5 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (1.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.