Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Lashenden
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Lashenden and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Lashenden
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’re worried about damage to other parts of the building and underlay at the eaves left exposed, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Lashenden may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Lashenden (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Lashenden
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For any home in Lashenden, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. For landlords with property near Headcorn station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Lashenden, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes Lashenden and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN27 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Bell Lane and Frittenden Road. We also cover Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
Near you in Lashenden
For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
Towns and villages near Lashenden
Other services in Lashenden
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lashenden
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why act early in Lashenden
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Older and listed buildings around Lashenden may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Diary the defects period end date
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Lashenden, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Lashenden, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Lashenden
Do you cover Lashenden?
Yes, Lashenden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Lashenden is listed?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
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 so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.