Kent · London and the South East
The Brents New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in The Brents from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
New roof snagging in The Brents
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. We’re often asked to look into untidy or loose verge details and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, across ridges and verges, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Smaller places like The Brents often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around The Brents. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- The Brents (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in The Brents
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Homes in smaller places like The Brents can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in The Brents
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building around The Brents goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like The Brents, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common questions in The Brents
Is my home in The Brents listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in The Brents?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and The Brents is within about 3 miles of the coast.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
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.
The Brents homes and their roofs
The Brents lies within about 3 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. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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.
Take an older house close to Faversham Parish Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Faversham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. The Brents is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. The Brents is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near The Brents
Around The Brents, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brents Tavern, Oare Meadow and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, among other places. The Brents’s nearest station is Faversham station, roughly 0.6 miles south. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Also in The Brents
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.