Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Larkfield, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Larkfield, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
About our new roof snagging in Larkfield
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters blocked by building debris and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Being in a small place like Larkfield makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Larkfield (ME20, ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Larkfield: local notes
The wider area around Larkfield has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 4.3 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Larkfield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Larkfield is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME20 and ME19. You will find streets such as Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Larkfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Malling School, The Malling School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park. Larkfield’s nearest station is New Hythe station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Common questions in Larkfield
Is Larkfield in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Larkfield as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Larkfield is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you need new roof snagging in Larkfield?
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
For landlords with property near New Hythe station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Larkfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Useful tips for Larkfield property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Pricing the remedial work
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers