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New roof snagging in Wilmington, Kent
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Wilmington, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wilmington
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
How new roof snagging works in Wilmington
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and verge tiles or slates not secured, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and ridges and verges alike.
Being in a small place like Wilmington makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Wilmington (DA2, DA5, DA1)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Wilmington, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us 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.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
FAQs for Wilmington
How do I find out if my home in Wilmington is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wilmington?
Yes, Wilmington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof 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.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs and buyers in Wilmington
With Hall Place and Gardens about 1.7 miles north-west, Wilmington sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Crayford station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Wilmington is about 2 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Wilmington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of DA2, DA5 and DA1 for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Common Lane, Parsons Lane and Oakfield Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A2 close by, Wilmington is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Bowmans (1 mile north), Joyden's Wood (1 mile west), Puddledock (1 mile south-west), Coldblow (1 mile north-west) and Crayford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
What’s near Wilmington
We work in homes and buildings around Dartford Heath, The Plough pub and Wilmington Primary School. The nearest railway station is Crayford station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
Do you need new roof snagging in Wilmington?
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Places near Wilmington
Other services in Wilmington
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are looked at closely.