Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Biddenden
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Biddenden, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Your questions about new roof snagging in Biddenden
Is Biddenden within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Biddenden?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What does a new roof inspection include?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Biddenden
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We are often asked to look into loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay not dressed into the gutter, across ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes.
In a village or hamlet like Biddenden, 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Biddenden (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Biddenden
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Biddenden
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Biddenden, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Biddenden
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Biddenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Biddenden, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes Biddenden. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN27 for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on High Street, The Meadows and Cloth Hall Gardens or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Biddenden, we cover Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-east), Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-east), Standen (1 mile north-east), Hareplain (1 mile north-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Biddenden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. Biddenden’s nearest station is Headcorn station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.6 miles west).
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Biddenden
Also in Biddenden
Signs you need new roof snagging in Biddenden
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos