Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ashford, Kent
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Ashford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
How new roof snagging works in Ashford
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 inspect as far as can safely be seen and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Property in a place the size of Ashford can change hands quickly, and roof problems are easy to miss on a viewing. Equally, a new roof can look tidy from the street while small snags hide at the ridge, valleys or flashings. A written report before you commit gives you specific points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Ashford (TN23, TN24, TN25, TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Ashford
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from the ground before you pay.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Ashford homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Godinton House, about 2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Ashford goes. 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. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Ashford is in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Ashford, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Ashford sits on or near the A20 and A28. Other places close to Ashford include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Landmarks near Ashford
In Ashford, that means homes and buildings near The Locomotive pub, Ashford Green Corridors and Ashford School. Ashford has its own railway station: Ashford International station. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Nearby places to Ashford
Also in Ashford
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a place the size of Ashford, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, and the visit is planned around that.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
To get a price for new roof snagging in Ashford, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Ashford
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Ashford?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Ashford. Let us know about known leaks or past repairs as well.
Is Ashford in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally 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’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Ashford?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why act early in Ashford
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Roof faults in Ashford, as anywhere, rarely fix themselves: one loose tile lets in water, which weakens the battens and loosens more. Dealing with it early is normally the cheaper route.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Ashford
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.