Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Fant, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Fant, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. In an older home around Fant, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Fant
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
New roof snagging in Fant
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and new flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Around Fant, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Fant (ME16, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
For a price for new roof snagging in Fant, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Fant, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- What’s under the new coverings
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
Nearby places to Fant
More services for Fant
Local roofs and buyers in Fant
With Stoneacre about 3.9 miles east, Fant sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Andrew, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Fant work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Fant is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging.
New roof snagging in ME16 and ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road. Fant sits on or near the A26. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Fant
In Fant, that means homes and buildings near Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Fant is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Fant includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Do you need new roof snagging in Fant?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Landlords with a home close to East Farleigh station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they won’t be able to tell you
FAQs for Fant
Is my home in Fant listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Fant?
Yes. Fant is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.