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New roof snagging in Bonnington, Kent
New roof snagging in Bonnington and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
How new roof snagging works in Bonnington
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. We are frequently asked to look into gaps at new flashings and broken coverings left on a new roof, on replacement roofs, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Bonnington makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bonnington (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Bonnington
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are looked at.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Towns and villages near Bonnington
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Bonnington questions
Is my home in Bonnington listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Bonnington within the area you cover?
Yes, Bonnington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Bonnington?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
What new roof snagging looks like in Bonnington
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 4.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Bonnington goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Rumwold, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Bonnington, we can survey the roof. Bonnington is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN25. That includes homes and businesses on Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
Around Bonnington
Around Bonnington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Bonnington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs