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New Roof Snagging in Benenden
New roof snagging in Benenden and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Benenden
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. If you’ve noticed gutters or fascias damaged during the job and tiles or slates sitting out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Benenden, 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Benenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Benenden questions
Will you come out to Benenden?
Yes. Benenden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Benenden?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Benenden is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
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Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Benenden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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 tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Benenden
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 Benenden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What new roof snagging looks like in Benenden
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Great Dixter, about 5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Benenden. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St George, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Benenden is about 13 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Benenden. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Hortons Close and Iden Green Road. With the B2086 close by, Benenden is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Iden Green (1 mile south), Coursehorn (2 miles north-west), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-west), Swattenden (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (5 miles east).
Near you in Benenden
Typical jobs here are in homes near King William IV Public House. Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north).