Medway · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Strood, Medway
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Strood, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
How we price new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Strood
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about poorly finished verges and signs of condensation in the roof space.
In a town the size of Strood, most homes are houses rather than flats, so the roof is normally the owner’s alone to look after. That makes a roof defect a cost that falls on you: it’s better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. With photographs and written recommendations, you have clear points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Book snagging before the final payment
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
New roof snagging in Strood: local notes
Strood lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. 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. Temple Manor, about 0.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Strood. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Strood station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you live in an older home near St Francis' Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. If you’re in Strood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Medway. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
New roof snagging in ME2, ME1 and ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Strood include the A2 and A226, which makes travel easy. We also cover Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
Around Strood
In Strood, that means homes and buildings near Rede Common, Temple School and Strood Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Strood station, roughly 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (1 mile east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Strood include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Strood
Do you cover Strood?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Strood is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Strood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What does a new roof inspection include?
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 many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What new roof snagging does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Strood
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Strood, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions. We look at the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.