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Farthing Green New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Farthing Green.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Farthing Green
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and poorly finished verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and new-build homes alike.
Being in a small place like Farthing Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Farthing Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Farthing Green
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from the ground and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Problems we come across often include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you let a flat or house near Staplehurst station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Farthing Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Towns and villages near Farthing Green
What else we do in Farthing Green
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Buying a home or a new roof in Farthing Green
With Stoneacre about 4.4 miles north, Farthing Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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 are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Farthing Green and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Farthing Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN12 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Farthing Green
Farthing Green’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
FAQs for Farthing Green
Do you cover Farthing Green?
Yes, Farthing Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Farthing Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
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. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Farthing Green?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Farthing Green
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers