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New Roof Snagging in Bethersden
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Bethersden. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Bethersden
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’re worried about missing or blocked roof ventilation and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Bethersden are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Bethersden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Bethersden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Bethersden: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Bethersden is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Bethersden?
Yes, Bethersden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Bethersden?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What affects the price in Bethersden
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
What we are asked to look at in Bethersden
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Gaps at new flashings
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Margaret, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
Also near Bethersden
Other services in Bethersden
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a small place like Bethersden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Bethersden
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
New roof snagging in Bethersden: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Godinton House, about 4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bethersden. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. In Bethersden, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Bethersden is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN26 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bethersden
We work in homes and buildings around The George Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Bethersden is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.