Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Leybourne, Kent
Need new roof snagging in Leybourne? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
About our new roof snagging in Leybourne
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. If you are worried about cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and verge tiles or slates not secured, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Being in a small place like Leybourne 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 as you book, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Leybourne (ME19, ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
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Common questions in Leybourne
Do you cover smaller places like Leybourne?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leybourne?
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.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What new roof snagging looks like in Leybourne
Historic houses like Starkey Castle, about 4.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Leybourne goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of West Malling station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Leybourne, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes Leybourne and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME19 and ME20. You’ll find streets like London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank, and we cover them all. Other places close to Leybourne include Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Leybourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malling School, Leybourne Lakes Country Park and The Malling School and the streets around them. The closest station to Leybourne is West Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Leybourne, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at 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 report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leybourne
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.