Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Tilmanstone
New roof snagging in Tilmanstone, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
- Untidy or loose verge details
Prices for new roof snagging in Tilmanstone
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
About our new roof snagging in Tilmanstone
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you are worried about tiles or slates sitting out of line and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Tilmanstone, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Tilmanstone
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Tilmanstone goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings from Tilmanstone are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT14 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road. If you are just outside Tilmanstone, we cover Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Around Tilmanstone
For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
FAQs for Tilmanstone
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tilmanstone?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Tilmanstone is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Tilmanstone listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How do I book a survey in Tilmanstone?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Tilmanstone, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Why act early in Tilmanstone
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tilmanstone
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tilmanstone
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.