Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Appledore Heath
New roof snagging across Appledore Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
New roof snagging in Appledore Heath: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed debris left in gutters or valleys and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Appledore Heath are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Appledore Heath (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Appledore Heath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Prices for new roof snagging in Appledore Heath
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Questions from Appledore Heath
Do you carry out roof surveys in Appledore Heath?
Yes, Appledore Heath is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Appledore Heath?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Nearby places to Appledore Heath
What else we do in Appledore Heath
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. In a small place like Appledore Heath, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Do you need new roof snagging in Appledore Heath?
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Poorly finished verges
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What new roof snagging looks like in Appledore Heath
The wider area around Appledore Heath has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 3.6 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Appledore Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Appledore Heath is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN26. Whether your property is on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Appledore Heath, we cover Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Appledore Heath
The closest station to Appledore Heath is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles east. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Appledore Heath includes Orlestone Forest.