Kent · London and the South East
Grafty Green New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Grafty Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Surveys for landlords and agents in Grafty Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
New roof snagging in Grafty Green: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. Typical surveys look at underlay not dressed into the gutter and damage to other parts of the building, across flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Grafty Green are listed or sit 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Grafty Green (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Why it is worth a survey now in Grafty Green
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. In a place like Grafty Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Grafty Green
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Grafty Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
New roof snagging in Grafty Green: local notes
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Grafty Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Grafty Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME17. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road. We also cover the places around Grafty Green: Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Grafty Green
In Grafty Green, that means homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, The Kings Head Public House and The Lenham School. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
Questions from Grafty Green
Do you cover Grafty Green?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Grafty Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Grafty Green?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Places near Grafty Green
What else we do in Grafty Green
Do you need new roof snagging in Grafty Green?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Poorly finished verges
Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top