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Whitfield New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Whitfield and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like Whitfield doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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New roof snagging in Whitfield
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are verge tiles or slates not secured and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Smaller places like Whitfield often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Whitfield. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Whitfield (CT16)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for new roof snagging in Whitfield, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
FAQs for Whitfield
Will you come out to Whitfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Whitfield is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
New roof snagging around Whitfield
Whitfield lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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 close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to Kearsney station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Whitfield is about 1 mile north of Dover, in Kent. Whitfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT16 is covered for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Khartoum Square, Wheatsheaf Square and Alison Crescent, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Whitfield: Temple Ewell (1 mile south-west), River (1 mile south-west), Kearsney (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile south) and Lydden (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north-east), Deal (6 miles north-east) and Hythe (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Whitfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Old Park Hill and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (0.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights.
Why act early in Whitfield
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. In an older home around Whitfield, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Whitfield
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Useful tips for Whitfield property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.