Kent · London and the South East
Fordcombe New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Fordcombe from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Your questions about new roof snagging in Fordcombe
Do you cover Fordcombe?
Yes, Fordcombe is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Fordcombe?
Yes. Fordcombe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I book a survey in Fordcombe?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How new roof snagging works in Fordcombe
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and debris left in gutters or valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Fordcombe, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Fordcombe, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Roof by roof
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Do you need new roof snagging in Fordcombe?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
- What experience they bring
Places near Fordcombe
What else we do in Fordcombe
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fordcombe homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses like Groombridge Place, about 1.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Fordcombe goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst Kent station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Fordcombe and the rest of Kent. Fordcombe is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN3 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Near you in Fordcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chafford Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Prices for new roof snagging in Fordcombe
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for new roof snagging in Fordcombe, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.