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New roof snagging in Ash, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Ash, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Gaps at new flashings
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.
New roof snagging in Ash
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We are often asked to look into broken coverings left on a new roof and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes.
In a village or hamlet like Ash, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You receive the findings 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.
- Place
- Ash (TN15, DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ash
What else we do in Ash
FAQs for Ash
Is Ash within the area you cover?
Yes, Ash is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ash?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Why it is worth a survey now in Ash
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Older and listed buildings around Ash may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Ash
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Ash
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Ash, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is 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 checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Ash
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you live in an older home near Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
New roof snagging in Ash: local notes
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 4.2 miles west lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Ash has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Longfield station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Ash for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Ash is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN15 and DA3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Near you in Ash
In Ash, that means homes and buildings near The White Swan Public House. Ash’s nearest station is Longfield station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes