Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Five Oak Green
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Five Oak Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
New roof snagging in Five Oak Green
Our snagging inspections cover Five Oak Green and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’re worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Five Oak Green, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Five Oak Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Five Oak Green: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Paddock Wood station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Five Oak Green is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Five Oak Green can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
New roof snagging in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Oak Road, Nortons Way and Ellis Close. Other places close to Five Oak Green include Capel (1 mile south-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile south), Whetsted (1 mile north-east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Five Oak Green
We work in homes and buildings around Foal Hurst Wood, Queens Head pub and Mascalls School, among other places. Five Oak Green’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 1.6 miles east. A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
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What we’re asked to look at in Five Oak Green
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
The streets around a church such as Five Oak Green Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Five Oak Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- 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’s visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Older and listed buildings around Five Oak Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Five Oak Green
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
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. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Five Oak Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Five Oak Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Five Oak Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.