Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Broad Tenterden, Kent
We carry out new roof snagging in Broad Tenterden and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging in Broad Tenterden
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are untidy or loose verge details and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
For a small place like Broad Tenterden, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Broad Tenterden (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We check them closely.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Buying a home or a new roof in Broad Tenterden
The wider area around Broad Tenterden has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 1.6 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will 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.
Broad Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Broad Tenterden and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Broad Tenterden. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Smallhythe Road and Small Hythe Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Broad Tenterden include Tenterden (1 mile north), Small Hythe (1 mile south), St Michaels (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles west) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east) and New Romney (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Broad Tenterden
Around Broad Tenterden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Vine Inn, Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Tenterden and District Museum (0.7 miles north-west).
What new roof snagging does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Broad Tenterden
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Broad Tenterden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the 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 written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Broad Tenterden. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Places near Broad Tenterden
Other services in Broad Tenterden
What we are asked to look at in Broad Tenterden
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
The streets around a church like Parish Church of St Mildred are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Common questions in Broad Tenterden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Tenterden?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Will you come out to Broad Tenterden?
Yes, Broad Tenterden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. Around Broad Tenterden, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.