Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Westbere, Kent
New roof snagging around Westbere, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in Westbere
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you’re worried about damage to other parts of the building and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs alike.
Being in a small place like Westbere 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 when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Westbere (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Westbere
Westbere is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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 such as Church of All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Sturry station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Westbere and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
New roof snagging in CT2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Westbere
In Westbere, that means homes and buildings near Hersden Village Primary School, Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn and Frank Montgomery School. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why act early in Westbere
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a place like Westbere, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
What affects the price in Westbere
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Nearby places to Westbere
What else we do in Westbere
Questions from Westbere
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westbere?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Westbere?
Yes. Westbere is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
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.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westbere
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Westbere often 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.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Westbere, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.