Kent · London and the South East
Farningham New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Farningham and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging in Farningham: what you get
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We’re often asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, across loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Farningham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Farningham (DA4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Common questions in Farningham
Is Farningham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Farningham listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags frequently show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we check them carefully.
What new roof snagging looks like in Farningham
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 1.8 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Farningham goes. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Farningham, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Farningham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: DA4. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and South Hall Close or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Farningham
Around Farningham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pied Bull pub and the streets around them. Farningham’s nearest station is Eynsford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). For a walk, there is The Warren.
What we’re asked to look at in Farningham
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Landlords with a home close to Eynsford station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Towns and villages near Farningham
Other services in Farningham
Prices for new roof snagging in Farningham
To price your survey, we look at:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Farningham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.