Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Forstal
New roof snagging across Forstal, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we check them closely.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it can be seen.
New roof snagging in Forstal: what you get
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you are worried about broken coverings left on a new roof and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Forstal, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Forstal (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Forstal questions
Is Forstal within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Forstal?
Yes, Forstal is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What new roof snagging looks like in Forstal
Starkey Castle, about 4.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Forstal. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you own a rental within reach of Aylesford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as Methodist Church Including Sunday School, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Forstal, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Forstal is one of the places in Kent where we work.
We work across the ME20 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Beddow Way and Forstal Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Forstal
Around Forstal, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Aylesford School, The Bush pub and Tyland Barn. The closest station to Forstal is Aylesford station, about 1.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Cottages and farmhouses around Forstal frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Why get it checked now?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Outbuildings and barns around Forstal are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Forstal
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Other services in Forstal
Useful tips for Forstal property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.