Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Fawkham Green
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Fawkham Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
How new roof snagging works in Fawkham Green
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’re worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Fawkham Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Fawkham Green (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Fawkham Green
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Lullingstone Castle, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fawkham Green. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of Longfield station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Roofs in Fawkham Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Fawkham Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in DA3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Fawkham Green, we cover Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Fawkham Green
We work in homes and buildings around Longfield Academy and The Rising Sun pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
What we are asked to look at in Fawkham Green
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
We are often asked to look at:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Take an older house close to Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Fawkham Green
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. For older village homes like those around Fawkham Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fawkham Green
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Fawkham Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Fawkham Green
Is Fawkham Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Fawkham Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Fawkham Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the price in Fawkham Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges