Kent · London and the South East
Lenham Heath New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Lenham Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
New roof snagging in Lenham Heath: what you get
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. Common reasons to book are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
For a small place like Lenham Heath, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Lenham Heath (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Lenham Heath: your questions answered
Is my home in Lenham Heath listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Lenham Heath?
Yes, Lenham Heath is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a place like Lenham Heath, 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.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Lenham Heath, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Local roofs and buyers in Lenham Heath
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near Lenham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lenham Heath and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Lenham Heath and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Lenham Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Inn. Lenham Heath’s nearest station is Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.