Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in West Cliffe, Kent
Need new roof snagging in West Cliffe? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Cliffe
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
About our new roof snagging in West Cliffe
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. Each item is photographed. 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 loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are underlay not dressed into the gutter and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
Some older homes in villages like West Cliffe are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- West Cliffe (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
Questions from West Cliffe
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Cliffe?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like West Cliffe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- A promise that the roof will not leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in West Cliffe
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like West Cliffe, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What new roof snagging looks like in West Cliffe
West Cliffe lies within about 2 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. Walmer Castle, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Cliffe. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Martin Mill station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
West Cliffe is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in West Cliffe, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. West Cliffe is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to West Cliffe include St Margaret's at Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (1 mile north), East Langdon (1 mile north-west), Guston (1 mile west) and Martin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (5 miles north).
Around West Cliffe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Duke of York's Royal Military School and The Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Margaret's Museum (1.2 miles east) and Dover Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Cliffe include Dover Western Heights.
What affects the price in West Cliffe
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.