Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Gill's Green
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Gill's Green, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Gill's Green
Our snagging inspections cover Gill's Green and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed gaps at new flashings and underlay at the eaves left exposed, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Gill's Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Gill's Green (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Gill's Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Places near Gill's Green
What else we do in Gill's Green
Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
New roof snagging around Gill's Green
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 4.8 miles north-west lies Scotney Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Gill's Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In Gill's Green, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN18. Streets in the area include Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages, all of which we cover. Other places close to Gill's Green include Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Gill's Green
In Gill's Green, that means homes and buildings near The Queen's Hotel, Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School and Collingwood Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.
Do you need new roof snagging in Gill's Green?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you let a flat or house near Etchingham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Gill's Green
Is Gill's Green in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Gill's Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Gill's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Useful tips for Gill's Green property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. 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 leaves time for snags to be fixed.