Kent · London and the South East
Upstreet New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Upstreet, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
How new roof snagging works in Upstreet
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is 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. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or blocked roof ventilation and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
For a small place like Upstreet, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Upstreet (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Upstreet?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Sturry station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Upstreet needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Upstreet
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a small place like Upstreet, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 want to find out.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Upstreet questions
Is Upstreet within the area you cover?
Yes. Upstreet is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Upstreet, take more of a battering?
It can do. Upstreet is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
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, but we check everything we can see safely.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Upstreet?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upstreet
Landlords and letting agents in Upstreet book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What new roof snagging looks like in Upstreet
Upstreet lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Upstreet is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Upstreet and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Upstreet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Grove Ferry Picnic Area, Spires Academy and The Grove Ferry Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Nearby places to Upstreet
Other services in Upstreet
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges