Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Folly Town
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Folly Town, with photos and a written report.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Folly Town
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’ve noticed vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, we can find out what’s behind it, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys alike.
For a small place like Folly Town, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Folly Town (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Folly Town
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Folly Town is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Folly Town. Folly Town is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in TN25 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Folly Town: Hastingleigh (1 mile east), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (1 mile west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Wye (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Folly Town
In Folly Town, that means homes and buildings near The Bowl Inn, among other places. The closest station to Folly Town is Wye station, about 2.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Folly Town include Hatch Park.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Outbuildings and barns around Folly Town are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Folly Town
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of clients satisfied
Towns and villages near Folly Town
Also in Folly Town
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Common questions in Folly Town
Is Folly Town in the area you cover?
Yes, Folly Town is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Folly Town?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Folly Town, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Common roof problems in Folly Town
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance