Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Maidstone, Kent
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Maidstone. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Maidstone: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Maidstone?
Yes, Maidstone 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 Maidstone listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Maidstone
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and loose or badly finished ridge tiles.
In a place the size of Maidstone, lots of homes are flats, whether above shops, in converted houses or in purpose-built blocks. For a flat, the roof is typically a shared part of the building, so the lease matters. If the roof is newly replaced, whoever paid for it will want the work checked before signing it off.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Maidstone (ME15, ME16, ME14, ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Maidstone
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
New roof snagging around Maidstone
With Stoneacre about 2.4 miles south-east, Maidstone sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Take an older house close to St Philip's Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We visit Maidstone as part of our work across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Maidstone and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill. Being close to the A20 and A26, Maidstone is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Around Maidstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Augustine Academy, River Len LNR and Maidstone Grammar School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What new roof snagging does not cover
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- What’s under the new coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Jobs in Maidstone might be a terraced house one day and a block of flats the next. Tell us which it is and who controls access, so the right access is in place on the day.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Common roof problems in Maidstone
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you own a rental within reach of Maidstone West station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone