Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Markbeech, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Markbeech, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Markbeech
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 work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’ve noticed underlay not dressed into the gutter and gaps at new flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Markbeech may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Markbeech (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Markbeech, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Markbeech
What else we do in Markbeech
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Buying a home or a new roof in Markbeech
The wider area around Markbeech has a long history of building, with Hever Castle about 1.3 miles north. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Cowden station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. In Markbeech, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Markbeech is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN8. That includes homes and businesses on Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Markbeech: Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Around Markbeech
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kentish Horse pub and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Markbeech is Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check before your warranty period ends
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Markbeech often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
For a price for new roof snagging in Markbeech, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Markbeech questions
How do I find out if my home in Markbeech is listed?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Markbeech?
Yes, Markbeech is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges