Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Lullingstone
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Lullingstone. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
About our new roof snagging in Lullingstone
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about untidy or loose verge details and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
Somewhere as small as Lullingstone, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Place
- Lullingstone (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Lullingstone
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lullingstone can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Lullingstone, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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FAQs for Lullingstone
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lullingstone?
Yes, Lullingstone is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Lullingstone 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. 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Do you need new roof snagging in Lullingstone?
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Damage to other parts of the building
The streets around a church such as Church of Saint Botolph are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Buying a home or a new roof in Lullingstone
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Lullingstone has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 0.1 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Eynsford station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Lullingstone. Our Kent coverage includes Lullingstone. We also survey roofs in London.
New roof snagging in DA4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Lullingstone
We work in homes and buildings around The Malt Shovel pub and Raspberry Hall Park. The nearest railway station is Eynsford station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (under half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Lullingstone includes The Warren.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lullingstone
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.