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New roof snagging in Brabourne Lees, Kent
New roof snagging in Brabourne Lees from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Common roof problems in Brabourne Lees
Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How new roof snagging works in Brabourne Lees
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay ending short at the eaves and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
For a small place like Brabourne Lees, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Brabourne Lees (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Brabourne Lees, 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 ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
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Common questions in Brabourne Lees
Do you cover smaller places like Brabourne Lees?
Yes. Brabourne Lees is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Brabourne Lees is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
How we price new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Brabourne Lees are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brabourne Lees
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Brabourne Lees
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Brabourne Lees has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 3.2 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Brabourne Lees is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Brabourne Lees is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Brabourne Lees and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Knatchbull Way, Mountbatten Way and Prospect Way, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Around Brabourne Lees
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Brabourne Lees include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.