Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Langley Heath
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Langley Heath, with photographs and a written report.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
How new roof snagging works in Langley Heath
Our snagging inspections cover Langley Heath and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We’re often asked to look into vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and verge tiles or slates not secured, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Being in a small place like Langley Heath 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Langley Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
New roof snagging around Langley Heath
About 1.4 miles north-west lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Langley Heath has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Hollingbourne station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Langley Heath is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Langley Heath as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of ME17 is within our area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Skinner's Way, Shepherds Way and Heath Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Langley Heath: Langley (1 mile west), Five Wents (1 mile south-west), Warmlake (1 mile south), Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west) and Otham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Langley Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Potting Shed pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Langley Heath is Hollingbourne station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (1.8 miles north-east) and The Mall Maidstone (4 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Useful tips for Langley Heath property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What we’re asked to look at in Langley Heath
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Look out for signs like these:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What new roof snagging does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Langley Heath
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
Common questions in Langley Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Langley Heath?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Langley Heath?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Langley Heath, a postcode doesn’t 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.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- 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.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.