Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Wincheap
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Wincheap. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How new roof snagging works in Wincheap
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are poorly finished verges and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Houses in smaller places like Wincheap can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Wincheap (CT1, CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Wincheap
What else we do in Wincheap
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can safely be seen.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Wincheap
Is Wincheap in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Wincheap is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Wincheap?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start 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 send us an email.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Parking around Wincheap is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Wincheap?
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mildred, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for new stains after a downpour
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
What new roof snagging looks like in Wincheap
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For landlords with property near Canterbury East station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Wincheap is about 1 mile south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Bookings from Wincheap are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Wincheap is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
We cover every part of CT1 and CT2 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Ada Road, Cow Lane and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A2, Wincheap is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Canterbury (1 mile north-east), Thanington (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile north-west), Stuppington (1 mile south) and Hales Place (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Around Wincheap
We work in homes and buildings around Canterbury School of Architecture, St Thomas of Canterbury Church and Duke's Head Public House, among other places. Also close by are The Canterbury Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Whitehall Meadows (within half a mile north-west). Wincheap has its own railway station: Canterbury East station. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Rupert Bear Museum (within half a mile north-east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.