Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Frinsted, Kent
We carry out new roof snagging in Frinsted and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging in Frinsted
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We’re often asked to look into underlay ending short at the eaves and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers.
For a small place like Frinsted, 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Frinsted (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Frinsted
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Frinsted has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 4 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit Frinsted as part of our work across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Frinsted and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME9 is within our area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field, and we cover them all. Other places close to Frinsted include Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Around Frinsted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 3 miles south-west. A little further out are Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
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Prices for new roof snagging in Frinsted
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need new roof snagging in Frinsted?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, particularly when the weather is against them.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Take an older house close to St Giles: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Questions from Frinsted
Do you cover smaller places like Frinsted?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Frinsted?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Frinsted is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We will give you an idea when booking.
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. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Frinsted, the journey is planned in advance: 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.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frinsted
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Frinsted and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Useful tips for Frinsted property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.