Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Strood, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Strood, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
New roof snagging in Strood
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are debris left in gutters or valleys and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Somewhere as small as Strood, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Strood (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Strood
Will you come out to Strood?
Yes, Strood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Strood?
Yes, Strood is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea as you book.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Strood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Strood, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Why act early in Strood
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Older and listed buildings around Strood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Nearby places to Strood
Also in Strood
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can safely be seen.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
Buying a home or a new roof in Strood
The wider area around Strood has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 2.6 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Strood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN17 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Strood: Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Strood
In Strood, that means homes and buildings near Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre. Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
Signs you need new roof snagging in Strood
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, particularly when the weather is against them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry