Medway · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in St Mary Hoo
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in St Mary Hoo, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like St Mary Hoo, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know 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 is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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New roof snagging in St Mary Hoo
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photographs that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey replacement roofs, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are tiles or slates sitting out of line and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
In a village or hamlet like St Mary Hoo, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- St Mary Hoo (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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New roof snagging around St Mary Hoo
The coast is about 2 miles or less from St Mary Hoo, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. In and around St Mary Hoo, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
St Mary Hoo is about 4 miles south of Canvey Island, in Medway. St Mary Hoo is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. St Mary Hoo is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover for new roof snagging. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of the ME3 postcode area for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Fenn Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile south-west), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-west), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south) and Kingsnorth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (8 miles south), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south).
Landmarks near St Mary Hoo
Well-known places in the area include Bay Museum (3.6 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (6 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in St Mary Hoo
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Questions from St Mary Hoo
Do roofs near the sea, like those around St Mary Hoo, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and St Mary Hoo is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is my home in St Mary Hoo listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in St Mary Hoo?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Do you cover St Mary Hoo for new roof snagging?
Yes. We survey roofs in St Mary Hoo and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. For an older or listed building in a place like St Mary Hoo, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.