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New roof snagging in Addington, Kent
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Addington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Addington
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’re worried about cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges alike.
In a village or hamlet like Addington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Addington (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Addington
Old Soar Manor, about 3.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Addington. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Addington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME19 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Addington: Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Addington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Angel Inn, The Malling School and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
Prices for new roof snagging in Addington
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
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.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Addington, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Around Addington, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Addington
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Common questions in Addington
Is Addington in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Addington is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Addington is listed?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
What we’re asked to look at in Addington
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Damage to other parts of the building
For landlords with property near West Malling station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely