Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Tickham
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Tickham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
About our new roof snagging in Tickham
We carry out new roof snagging in Tickham and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of condensation in the roof space and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Being in a small place like Tickham 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 as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Tickham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Tickham 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 checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Diary the defects period end date
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a small place like Tickham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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New roof snagging in Tickham: local notes
Tickham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tickham. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. In Tickham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Tickham. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
New roof snagging in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Tickham
In Tickham, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, about 1.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
Your questions about new roof snagging in Tickham
Is the coastal weather around Tickham hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you come out to Tickham?
Yes, Tickham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.