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New roof snagging in Ashurst, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Ashurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
New roof snagging in Ashurst: what you get
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely 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’re worried about damage to other parts of the building and verge tiles or slates not secured, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a village or hamlet like Ashurst, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Ashurst (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Ashurst often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
How we price new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Ashurst
Do you cover Ashurst?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ashurst as anywhere else.
Is my home in Ashurst listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Ashurst?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Common roof problems in Ashurst
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst Kent station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Towns and villages near Ashurst
Also in Ashurst
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashurst
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. In a small place like Ashurst, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on 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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashurst
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- A report with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What new roof snagging looks like in Ashurst
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Ashurst has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 1.6 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin of Tours: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Ashurst and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Ashurst, we cover Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
Around Ashurst
Ashurst has its own railway station: Ashurst Kent station. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.