Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Lenham, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Lenham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
About our new roof snagging in Lenham
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges, and people most frequently book us about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and gaps at new flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Lenham can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Lenham (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Lenham
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will 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. Leeds Castle, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lenham. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Lenham, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Lenham. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of ME17 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road. Other places close to Lenham include Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Around Lenham
We work in homes and buildings around Kiln Wood, The Red Lion pub and The Lenham School. There’s a railway station in Lenham itself: Lenham station. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to Lenham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- What’s under the new coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Lenham
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Useful tips for Lenham property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
Lenham: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lenham?
Yes, Lenham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Lenham is listed?
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. 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.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is 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 the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we look at them carefully.