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New Roof Snagging in Frittenden
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Frittenden from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
How new roof snagging works in Frittenden
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’ve noticed damage to other parts of the building and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Frittenden may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Frittenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Report times depend 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.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Common questions in Frittenden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frittenden?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Frittenden?
Yes, Frittenden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Frittenden?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Frittenden homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Frittenden, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN17 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Frittenden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bell And Jorrocks Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Frittenden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- 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.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs