Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Matfield
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Matfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Poorly finished verges
Questions from Matfield
Do you cover Matfield?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Matfield?
Yes, Matfield is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
New roof snagging in Matfield
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. Common reasons to book are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and signs of condensation in the roof space, across replacement roofs, new flat roofs and new-build homes.
In a village or hamlet like Matfield, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Matfield (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Matfield
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
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 with less disruption.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- 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 right away.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How we price new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Why act early in Matfield
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where applicable. For an older or listed building in a place like Matfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Matfield
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Matfield, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Matfield
With Scotney Castle about 4.5 miles south, Matfield sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Ebenezer Church (Matfield), ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Landlords with a home close to Paddock Wood station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Matfield, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Matfield is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN12. You’ll find streets like Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Around Matfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Poet at Matfield pub, Brenchley Wood and Mascalls School. For rail, the closest station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.