Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in East End, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across East End, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in East End
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. It all goes in the report. Common reasons to book are underlay at the eaves left exposed and verge tiles or slates not secured, across loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Some older homes in villages like East End are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- East End (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
East End homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around East End goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Margaret's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
East End is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. East End gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. East End is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Wood Lane, Mockbeggar Lane and Jackson Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to East End include Fosten Green (1 mile north), Clapper Hill (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (1 mile east), West Cross (2 miles south) and Strood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east) and Bearsted (13 miles north).
Near you in East End
Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (under half a mile south).
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- What’s under the new coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East End
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
FAQs for East End
Is East End in the area you cover?
Yes, East End is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in East End listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as East End, 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 agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.