Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Budds, Kent
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Budds from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
About our new roof snagging in Budds
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Typical surveys look at gutters blocked by building debris and tiles or slates sitting out of line, across replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Budds, 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Budds (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. 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 Budds, 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 be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Budds, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What affects the price in Budds
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Budds questions
Is Budds within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Budds?
Yes, Budds is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is this a RICS 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 will need a RICS survey as well.
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 every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you need to get into 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 can’t be seen from outside.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Budds, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Budds
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Budds homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Ightham Mote, about 0.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Budds. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Hildenborough station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Budds is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Budds is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Budds and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN11. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Shipbourne (1 mile east), Underriver (1 mile west), Bitchet Green (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Ivy Hatch (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Budds
We work in homes and buildings around The Chaser Public House and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The closest station to Budds is Hildenborough station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Budds
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes