Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Kingswood, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Kingswood. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Poorly finished verges
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Your questions about new roof snagging in Kingswood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kingswood?
Yes, Kingswood is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Kingswood listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
New roof snagging in Kingswood: what you get
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and gutters blocked by building debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Kingswood 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Kingswood (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Kingswood
What else we do in Kingswood
When to book a survey in Kingswood
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If you live in an older home near Kingswood Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older roofs in small places like Kingswood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Kingswood
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper 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. Leeds Castle, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingswood. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Kingswood, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Every address in ME17 is within our area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close. If you are just outside Kingswood, we cover Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kingswood
The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Useful tips for Kingswood property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check the roof before you pay in full
How quickly the report arrives depends 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.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingswood
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.