Kent · London and the South East
West Hougham New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in West Hougham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Signs you need new roof snagging in West Hougham
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
If you let a flat or house near Kearsney station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How new roof snagging works in West Hougham
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you are worried about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and missing or blocked roof ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as West Hougham, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- West Hougham (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about new roof snagging in West Hougham
Is my home in West Hougham listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like West Hougham?
Yes, West Hougham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Why get it checked now?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In a small place like West Hougham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around West Hougham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How we price new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
New roof snagging in West Hougham: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from West Hougham, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Acrise Place, about 4.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Hougham. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
West Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Wherever you are in West Hougham, we can come and survey your property. Across Kent, we cover West Hougham. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Street, Lady Garne Road and Mill Lane. Other places close to West Hougham include Satmar (1 mile south-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east), South Alkham (1 mile north-west), Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west) and Alkham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Landmarks near West Hougham
In West Hougham, that means homes and buildings near East Cliff and Warren Country Park and Astor College for the Arts, among other places. West Hougham’s nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (2.7 miles north-east) and Buckland Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around West Hougham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.