Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Hearnden Green, Kent
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Hearnden Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Poorly finished verges
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
Common roof problems in Hearnden Green
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
New roof snagging in Hearnden Green
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey replacement roofs, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay not dressed into the gutter and loose or badly finished ridge tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Hearnden 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Hearnden Green (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hearnden Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hearnden Green
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Questions from Hearnden Green
Will you come out to Hearnden Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Hearnden Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hearnden Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
New roof snagging in Hearnden Green: local notes
About 4.1 miles north lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Hearnden Green has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hearnden Green and the surrounding area. Hearnden Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN27 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Around Hearnden Green
For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Why act early in Hearnden Green
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Around Hearnden Green, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer 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.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Hearnden Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.