Kent · London and the South East
St Mary's Bay New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across St Mary's Bay, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
About our new roof snagging in St Mary's Bay
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are signs of condensation in the roof space and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
In a smaller place like St Mary's Bay, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- St Mary's Bay (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. On a bungalow or cottage around St Mary's Bay, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St Mary's Bay
- A written report with photographs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in St Mary's Bay
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
New roof snagging around St Mary's Bay
The coast is about 1 mile or less from St Mary's Bay, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in St Mary's Bay, the roof can be surveyed. Our Kent coverage includes St Mary's Bay. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN29 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close. We also cover the places around St Mary's Bay: St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
What’s near St Mary's Bay
Typical jobs here are in homes near Romney Warren Country Park and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
Questions from St Mary's Bay
Is my home in St Mary's Bay listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is St Mary's Bay within the area you cover?
Yes, St Mary's Bay is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Common roof problems in St Mary's Bay
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
We are often asked to look at:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
In and around St Mary's Bay, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check before your warranty period ends
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around St Mary's Bay, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.