Kent · London and the South East
Longfield New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Longfield. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
About our new roof snagging in Longfield
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you are worried about signs of condensation in the roof space and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and ridges and verges alike.
In a village or hamlet like Longfield, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Longfield (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Longfield
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Poorly finished verges
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
For landlords with property near Longfield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near Longfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What new roof snagging looks like in Longfield
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. With Cobham College about 4 miles east, Longfield sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We visit Longfield as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across DA3 for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close, and we cover them all. We also cover Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Longfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Railway Tavern, Hartley Primary Academy and Rectory Meadow, among other places. There’s a railway station in Longfield itself: Longfield station. Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Longfield include Sawyers Lake.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Common questions in Longfield
Do you cover smaller places like Longfield?
Yes, Longfield is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is Longfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Longfield is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What do you check on a new roof?
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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
What affects the price in Longfield
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Longfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Longfield
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.