Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Marden
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Marden and across Kent.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
How new roof snagging works in Marden
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are poorly finished verges and signs of condensation in the roof space.
In a smaller place like Marden, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Marden (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Do you need new roof snagging in Marden?
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
Take an older house close to St Michael and All Angels Church: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
What new roof snagging looks like in Marden
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Marden is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Marden are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
New roof snagging in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, The Old Market and Rookery Court. Other places close to Marden include Marden Beech (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles west), Pearson's Green (3 miles west), Brandfold (3 miles south-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Around Marden
There is a railway station in Marden itself: Marden station. Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles east).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marden
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.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
FAQs for Marden
How do I find out if my home in Marden is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Marden in the area you cover?
Yes, Marden is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I book a survey in Marden?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Parking around Marden is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.