Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Thong, Kent
New roof snagging across Thong, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Thong can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
About our new roof snagging in Thong
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. Typical surveys look at cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, across loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
In a village or hamlet like Thong, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Thong (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Local roofs and buyers in Thong
Thong is within about 4 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Sole Street 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 Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Thong is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We survey roofs in Thong as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Thong. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the DA12 postcode area for new roof snagging. Close by, we survey roofs in Upper Ifield (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile east), Shorne (1 mile east), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Near you in Thong
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, about 2.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.5 miles east) and Gravesham Museum (2.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Questions from Thong
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Thong?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Thong is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Thong and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Thong
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. Around Thong, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Thong
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Common reasons to book include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
With Cobham College about 1.5 miles south, the area around Thong 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Thong
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs