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New roof snagging in Kemsing, Kent
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Kemsing. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a smaller place like Kemsing, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Kemsing
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
New roof snagging in Kemsing: what you get
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. Common reasons to book are underlay at the eaves left exposed and gutters blocked by building debris, across ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
In a smaller place like Kemsing, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Kemsing (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen 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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Common questions in Kemsing
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kemsing?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Kemsing?
Yes. Kemsing is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Kemsing?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kemsing
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kemsing. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Kemsing
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from the ground before you pay.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Landlords with a home close to Otford station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What new roof snagging looks like in Kemsing
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Knole House, about 2.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kemsing. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether the building in Kemsing is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Kemsing. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
New roof snagging in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Kemsing include Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Kemsing
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Michael's Preparatory School, Knole Academy and Kemsing Down and the streets around them. The closest station to Kemsing is Otford station, about 1 mile north-west. Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). The countryside around Kemsing includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Kemsing
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Kemsing, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.