Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Ightham
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Ightham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
About our new roof snagging in Ightham
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. Typical surveys look at signs of condensation in the roof space and debris left in gutters or valleys, across replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Ightham 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 is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Ightham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Ightham?
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ightham
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Ightham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Ightham
Ightham Mote, about 1.5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ightham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Ightham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane. Other places close to Ightham include Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
What’s near Ightham
In Ightham, that means homes and buildings near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, Wrotham School and The Old House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Older and listed buildings around Ightham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photographs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Ightham
Is Ightham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Ightham?
Yes, Ightham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ightham as anywhere else.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.