Kent · London and the South East
Upper Harbledown New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Upper Harbledown, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging in Upper Harbledown: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’re worried about debris left in gutters or valleys and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Upper Harbledown makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. 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: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Upper Harbledown (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Nearby places to Upper Harbledown
What else we do in Upper Harbledown
Questions from Upper Harbledown
Is the coastal weather around Upper Harbledown 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, and Upper Harbledown is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Harbledown?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Upper Harbledown, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know 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 checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Upper Harbledown
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Gabriel, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Harbledown
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Diary the defects period end date
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
What new roof snagging looks like in Upper Harbledown
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Upper Harbledown, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Canterbury West station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Upper Harbledown and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across CT2 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place, all of which we cover. We also cover Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Near you in Upper Harbledown
In Upper Harbledown, that means homes and buildings near No Man's Orchard, The Canterbury Academy and The Dog and Bear pub, among other places. Upper Harbledown’s nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 1.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Harbledown include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.