Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Farleigh Green
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Farleigh Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
New roof snagging in Farleigh Green
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the loft space for signs of 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. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and debris left in gutters or valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Farleigh Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Farleigh Green (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Farleigh Green: local notes
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. About 4.9 miles east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Farleigh Green has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Farleigh Green is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Farleigh Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
New roof snagging in ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Hoppers Corner (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile west), Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Farleigh Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Quarry Wood, Oakwood Park Grammar School and The Tickled Trout pub, among other places. The closest station to Farleigh Green is East Farleigh station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (3 miles north-east) and Allington Castle (3.7 miles north-east).
Signs you need new roof snagging in Farleigh Green
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
If you own a rental within reach of East Farleigh station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Farleigh Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Older cottages and farmhouses around Farleigh Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Farleigh Green
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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Farleigh Green: your questions answered
Is Farleigh Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farleigh Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Pricing the remedial work
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Farleigh Green
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys