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New Ash Green New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in New Ash Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging in New Ash Green: what you get
A new roof is a big spend, 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 roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Typical surveys look at broken coverings left on a new roof and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Being in a small place like New Ash Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- New Ash Green (DA3, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in New Ash Green
How do I find out if my home in New Ash Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like New Ash Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
When to book a survey in New Ash Green
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For landlords with property near Longfield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Landlords, agents and block managers in New Ash Green
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in New Ash Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around New Ash Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
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When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
New roof snagging around New Ash Green
With Cobham College about 4.3 miles east, New Ash Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll 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 you live in an older home near Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover New Ash Green and the rest of Kent. New Ash Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across DA3 and TN15 for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in New Ash Green
We work in homes and buildings around The White Swan Public House, Longfield Academy and Rectory Meadow. New Ash Green’s nearest station is Longfield station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Useful tips for New Ash Green property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.