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New roof snagging in Wormshill, Kent

Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Wormshill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.

  • Gaps at new flashings
  • Debris left in gutters or valleys
  • Signs of condensation in the roof space

New roof snagging for Wormshill homes and businesses

New roof snagging in Wormshill: what you get

Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you are worried about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and verge tiles or slates not secured, we can find out what’s behind it.

Being in a small place like Wormshill makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.

Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.

Illustration of a new tiled roof being checked against a clipboard list
Place
Wormshill (ME9)
Wider area
Kent
Cost
From £150 inc. VAT
Reports
Written, with photos, emailed to you
Appointments
Weekdays and weekends
Insured
PI and public liability insurance
Phone
07833 053749
Updated
27 October 2026

Why act early in Wormshill

Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wormshill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.

Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.

Why book with us

  • Clear package prices, inc. VAT
  • Photos and a written report every time
  • PI and public liability insurance
  • Customer satisfaction of 98%

See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.

What we do, step by step

Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Wormshill, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.

  1. You let us know what work was done and when.
  2. The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
  3. Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
  4. We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
  5. You get a photo report of each snag.

Preparing for the visit

  • Note where any stains or damp appear
  • Leave a clear route to the loft
  • Find any records of previous roof work

Arrange a survey

A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.

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What we look for on each type of roof

Underlay and ventilation

From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.

Flashings

Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.

What affects the cost of new roof snagging

All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:

  • Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
  • If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
  • Basic, Standard or Premium
  • House, block, shop or office

Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.

What we need to know

A little information up front helps. It helps to include:

  • The property’s address and postcode
  • The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
  • Anything about access we should know
  • The style of property, from a terrace to a block

Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.

Wormshill: your questions answered

Is my home in Wormshill listed or in a conservation area?

You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.

Is Wormshill within the area you cover?

Yes, Wormshill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.

How long will you be on site?

A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.

Can you survey at the weekend?

We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.

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.

Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?

Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.

Can you settle a dispute with my builder?

No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.

Should I look at the roof myself first?

After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.

The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.

What new roof snagging looks like in Wormshill

Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Leeds Castle, about 3.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wormshill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.

The streets around a church such as St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.

Wormshill is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. In Wormshill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Wormshill. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.

Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on The Street, Dray's Field and Bottom Pond Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Bicknor (1 mile north-west), Hucking (2 miles west), Hollingbourne (3 miles south-west), Marley (3 miles south) and Harrietsham (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Wormshill

Around Wormshill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (6 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.

Map of Wormshill © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and commercial surveys in Wormshill

Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.

An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.

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