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New roof snagging in Stubb's Cross, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Stubb's Cross, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
How new roof snagging works in Stubb's Cross
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’re worried about underlay ending short at the eaves and tiles or slates sitting out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges alike.
Older buildings in small places like Stubb's Cross may be listed or 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Stubb's Cross (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Stubb's Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it’s visible.
What we’re asked to look at in Stubb's Cross
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If you live in an older home near St Francis, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check before your warranty period ends
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Stubb's Cross questions
Is Stubb's Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. Stubb's Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Stubb's Cross is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
New roof snagging in Stubb's Cross: local notes
About 3.3 miles north lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Stubb's Cross has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Stubb's Cross is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN26 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stubb's Cross
In Stubb's Cross, that means homes and buildings near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Why act early in Stubb's Cross
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it’s applicable. For an older or listed building in a place like Stubb's Cross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Stubb's Cross
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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