Kent · London and the South East
St Peter's New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around St Peter's, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Untidy or loose verge details
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Homes around St Peter's often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. 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.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in St Peter's
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay at the eaves left exposed and gaps at new flashings.
Houses in smaller places like St Peter's can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- St Peter's (CT10)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. On a bungalow or cottage around St Peter's, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in St Peter's
Will you come out to St Peter's?
Yes, St Peter's is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in St Peter's is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Useful tips for St Peter's property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
St Peter's homes and their roofs
St Peter's lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Historic houses such as Quex Park, about 4.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around St Peter's goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
St Peter's is about 1 mile north-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Bookings from St Peter's are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. St Peter's is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT10. You’ll find streets such as Upton Road, Green Lane and Speke Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around St Peter's include the A255. We also cover the places around St Peter's: Broadstairs (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile north) and Kingsgate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near St Peter's
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion pub, Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School and The Charles Dickens School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Broadstairs station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Crampton Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near St Peter's include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Signs you need new roof snagging in St Peter's
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you let a flat or house near Broadstairs station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one