Kent · London and the South East
Lamberhurst New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Lamberhurst. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
About our new roof snagging in Lamberhurst
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are poorly finished verges and broken coverings left on a new roof.
Being in a small place like Lamberhurst makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Lamberhurst (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Lamberhurst
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. In a place like Lamberhurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Lamberhurst
What else we do in Lamberhurst
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Lamberhurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Report times depend 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.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Lamberhurst: your questions answered
Is Lamberhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Lamberhurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Lamberhurst listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lamberhurst
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
Local roofs and buyers in Lamberhurst
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. With Scotney Castle about 0.9 miles south-east, Lamberhurst sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For landlords with property near Wadhurst station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Lamberhurst as part of our work across London and the South East. Lamberhurst is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court. Close by, we survey roofs in Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Around Lamberhurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Lamberhurst includes Bewl Water.