Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Newland Green
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Newland Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging in Newland Green: local notes
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, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Pluckley station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Newland Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Newland Green and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Newland Green, we cover Mundy Bois (1 mile east), Egerton Forstal (1 mile north-west), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Egerton (1 mile north-east) and Pembles Cross (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Newland Green
The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles north-west).
New roof snagging in Newland Green
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. Typical surveys look at broken coverings left on a new roof and gutters blocked by building debris, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Somewhere as small as Newland Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Newland Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Newland Green property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
Common questions in Newland Green
Is Newland Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Newland Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newland Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
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. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Newland Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why act early in Newland Green
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newland Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A written report with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
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What else we do in Newland Green
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.