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Tunstall New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Tunstall. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Damage to other parts of the building
Tunstall: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tunstall?
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 Tunstall is within about 4 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in Tunstall is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you cover Tunstall?
Yes, we do. We carry out new roof snagging in Tunstall, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
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.
About our new roof snagging in Tunstall
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We are often asked to look into loose flashings at walls or chimneys and poorly finished verges, across replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Tunstall may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Tunstall (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We look at it where it can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Tunstall can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
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Why it is worth a survey now in Tunstall
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In a place like Tunstall, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Tunstall
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Tunstall homes and their roofs
Tunstall is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Tunstall, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Tunstall is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Tunstall
In Tunstall, that means homes and buildings near Cromers Wood and Fulston Manor School. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east).
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Do you need new roof snagging in Tunstall?
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.