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New roof snagging in Woodchurch, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Woodchurch, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Woodchurch
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and poorly finished verges.
In a village or hamlet like Woodchurch, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Woodchurch (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Woodchurch
Smallhythe Place, about 4.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Woodchurch. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Kent often 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Woodchurch across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Woodchurch. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of TN26 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Woodchurch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stonebridge Inn and Stone Wood. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Woodchurch include Orlestone Forest.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Woodchurch are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Woodchurch, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Questions from Woodchurch
Is my home in Woodchurch listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Woodchurch in the area you cover?
Yes, Woodchurch is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How do I book a survey in Woodchurch?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
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What we are asked to look at in Woodchurch
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Woodchurch
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.