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New roof snagging in Offham, Kent
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Offham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in Offham
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. Typical surveys look at debris left in gutters or valleys and tiles or slates sitting out of line, on ridges and verges, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Offham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Offham (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Offham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Offham
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For landlords with property near West Malling station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Nearby places to Offham
What else we do in Offham
New roof snagging around Offham
With Old Soar Manor about 3.1 miles south-west, Offham 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. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Offham and the surrounding area. Offham is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME19 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Offham, we cover Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Offham
In Offham, that means homes and buildings near King's Arms Public House and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. Offham’s nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
Questions from Offham
Is Offham in the area you cover?
Yes, Offham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Offham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Offham?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Offham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Offham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.