Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Ashbank
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Ashbank and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ashbank
We carry out new roof snagging in Ashbank and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at flashings not properly dressed or fixed and verge tiles or slates not secured, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
Being in a small place like Ashbank makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- What’s under the new coverings
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ashbank
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Places near Ashbank
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What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Ashbank can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Ashbank
Is Ashbank within the area you cover?
Yes, Ashbank is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Ashbank?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Ashbank is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ashbank, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Do you need new roof snagging in Ashbank?
Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you own a rental within reach of Hollingbourne station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What the survey will not cover
What new roof snagging looks like in Ashbank
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Ashbank has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 0.6 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like St Nicholas's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Ashbank, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Ashbank and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME17. Local streets include George Lane and Wykeham Grove. Other places close to Ashbank include Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ashbank
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Inn. For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.