Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Fir Toll
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Fir Toll, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like Fir Toll, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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About our new roof snagging in Fir Toll
Our snagging inspections cover Fir Toll and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a report with photographs. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and people most often book us about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
Being in a small place like Fir Toll makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Fir Toll (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Fir Toll: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. With Godinton House about 3.6 miles east, Fir Toll sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Pluckley 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. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Fir Toll is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Fir Toll and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Fir Toll and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of TN27 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north-west), Pluckley (1 mile north), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (2 miles north-east) and Mundy Bois (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Fir Toll
In Fir Toll, that means homes and buildings near The Black Horse Inn, among other places. Fir Toll’s nearest station is Pluckley station, about 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it’s visible.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Nearby places to Fir Toll
Also in Fir Toll
Common questions in Fir Toll
Do you cover Fir Toll?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Fir Toll is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Fir Toll listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Why act early in Fir Toll
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Older and listed buildings around Fir Toll may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Fir Toll
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photos and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Fir Toll property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.