Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Tonge
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Tonge? You can book new roof snagging in Tonge and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Poorly finished verges
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging in Tonge
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’re worried about cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and verges, new-build homes and new flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Tonge, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Tonge (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- What’s under the new coverings
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Tonge
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
Also near Tonge
Also in Tonge
Common roof problems in Tonge
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Why act early in Tonge
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Older and listed buildings around Tonge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Tonge questions
Is the coastal weather around Tonge hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Tonge is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Tonge within the area you cover?
Yes. Tonge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Tonge needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- 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.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Read more
Roof by roof
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a close look.
Tonge homes and their roofs
Tonge is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Giles, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Tonge are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for new roof snagging. We also cover Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Near you in Tonge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Milton Creek Country Park. Tonge’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.6 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.