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New roof snagging in Upton, Kent
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Upton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upton
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Upton. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
New roof snagging in Upton
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. Common reasons to book are gutters blocked by building debris and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, across ridges and verges, new-build homes and flashings and valleys.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Upton, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Upton. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Upton (CT10, CT11, CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Upton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- 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.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Upton
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. In a smaller place like Upton, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Upton homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Upton, so there’s 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, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Quex Park, about 4.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upton. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you let a flat or house near Broadstairs station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upton. Across Kent, we cover Upton. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT10, CT11 and CT12 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road, and we cover them all. With the A255 close by, Upton is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. We also cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Upton
Around Upton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn, among other places. Upton has its own railway station: Broadstairs station. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Places near Upton
What else we do in Upton
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Diary the defects period end date
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
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 an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
FAQs for Upton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upton?
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.
Is Upton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Upton
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs