Medway · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Wallend, Medway
New roof snagging across Wallend, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging in Wallend: what you get
We carry out new roof snagging in Wallend and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’re worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Wallend makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Wallend (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Towns and villages near Wallend
What else we do in Wallend
Useful tips for Wallend property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
When to book a survey in Wallend
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you let a flat or house near Sheerness-On-Sea station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wallend
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Wallend frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Roof by roof
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can safely be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Common questions in Wallend
Is my home in Wallend listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Wallend within the area you cover?
Yes. Wallend 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 booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Wallend homes and their roofs
Wallend lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wallend can all book new roof snagging. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
New roof snagging in ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. With the B2001 close by, Wallend is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Around Wallend
We work in homes and buildings around The Hogarth Inn and the streets around them. Wallend’s nearest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Bishop Saltings.