Kent · London and the South East
Brattle New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Brattle, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Brattle
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and gutters blocked by building debris.
Being in a small place like Brattle makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Brattle (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Keep warranty papers safe
You receive a report with photos of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Brattle often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brattle
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brattle and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
New roof snagging around Brattle
Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 4.1 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Brattle goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Appledore (Kent) station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Brattle is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Brattle, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN26 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Front Road, Lower Road and Appledore Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Brattle, we cover Woodchurch (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (2 miles south) and Reading Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Brattle
We work in homes and buildings around Stonebridge Inn, among other places. The closest station to Brattle is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
What else we do in Brattle
Your questions about new roof snagging in Brattle
Do you cover Brattle?
Yes, Brattle is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Brattle as anywhere else.
Is my home in Brattle listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.