Kent · London and the South East
West Street New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in West Street, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
How new roof snagging works in West Street
A new roof is a big spend, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Common reasons to book are poorly finished verges and tiles or slates sitting out of line, across loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
In a village or hamlet like West Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- West Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check the roof before you pay in full
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.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
West Street questions
Is my home in West Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Street?
Yes, West Street is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in West Street?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need new roof snagging in West Street?
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:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like West Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in West Street, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
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What else we do in West Street
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in West Street and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
New roof snagging around West Street
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 4.2 miles west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around West Street has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
West Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. In West Street, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. West Street is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Woodside Green (1 mile south-east), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (2 miles east) and Wichling (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Around West Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kiln Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.9 miles north-east).