Kent · London and the South East
Sturry New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Sturry from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging in Sturry
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s 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. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are tiles or slates sitting out of line and underlay ending short at the eaves.
In a smaller place like Sturry, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Sturry (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Sturry?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you own a rental within reach of Sturry station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Sturry, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it can be seen.
Nearby places to Sturry
Also in Sturry
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Sturry
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sturry
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Arranging work in a smaller place like Sturry is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buying a home or a new roof in Sturry
Sturry is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St Nicholas' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Sturry gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Sturry is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
We work across CT2 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Park View and Link Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Sturry include Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Sturry
Typical jobs here are in homes near Frank Montgomery School, Chequer's Wood and Old Park and The Swan Inn, among other places. Sturry has its own railway station: Sturry station. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
FAQs for Sturry
Is Sturry within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sturry?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Sturry is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as 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 survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.