Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Swingfield Minnis
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Swingfield Minnis, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging in Swingfield Minnis: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. We survey new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and signs of condensation in the roof space.
Being in a small place like Swingfield Minnis makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Swingfield Minnis (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Swingfield Minnis
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Swingfield Minnis. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Swingfield Minnis, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
New roof snagging in Swingfield Minnis: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Swingfield Minnis, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
With Acrise Place about 1.5 miles south-west, the area around Swingfield Minnis has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Swingfield Minnis is about 4 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Swingfield Minnis and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Swingfield Minnis is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of CT15 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Canterbury Road and Hoad Road. You’ll find Swingfield Minnis on the A260, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Selsted (1 mile north), Densole (1 mile south), Wootton (2 miles north), Hawkinge (2 miles south) and Old Hawkinge (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Swingfield Minnis
Swingfield Minnis’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Do you need new roof snagging in Swingfield Minnis?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Problems we come across often include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Questions from Swingfield Minnis
Is Swingfield Minnis within the area you cover?
Yes, Swingfield Minnis is covered. Our area covers 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 Swingfield Minnis is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.