Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in St Michaels
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across St Michaels, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Common questions in St Michaels
Is St Michaels in the area you cover?
Yes, St Michaels is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like St Michaels?
Yes. St Michaels is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
New roof snagging in St Michaels: what you get
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’re worried about gaps at new flashings and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes alike.
Some older homes in villages like St Michaels are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- St Michaels (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
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New roof snagging in St Michaels: local notes
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. With Smallhythe Place about 3.3 miles south, St Michaels sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
St Michaels is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in St Michaels work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in TN30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Ox Lane, Swain Road and Grange Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find St Michaels on the A28, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside St Michaels, we cover London Beach (1 mile north), Tenterden (1 mile south), Broad Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Clapper Hill (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (14 miles north-west) and Park Wood (12 miles north-west).
Around St Michaels
Typical jobs here are in homes near Turners Field and Homewood School and the streets around them. A little further out are Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles south) and Romden Castle (4.3 miles north).
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like St Michaels can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in St Michaels
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers