Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Paddlesworth
New roof snagging across Paddlesworth, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Questions from Paddlesworth
Is Paddlesworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Paddlesworth is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
How much is new roof snagging?
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, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
New roof snagging in Paddlesworth
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 detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We’re often asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes.
Somewhere as small as Paddlesworth, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Paddlesworth (ME6)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in Paddlesworth
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Older cottages and farmhouses around Paddlesworth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Paddlesworth
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Gaps at new flashings
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you live in an older home near St Benedict's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- When you will get the report
Useful tips for Paddlesworth property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Paddlesworth, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Paddlesworth
Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 2.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Paddlesworth goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Snodland station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. If you are in Paddlesworth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Paddlesworth and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Paddlesworth
In Paddlesworth, that means homes and buildings near The Holmesdale School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). For a walk, there is Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Paddlesworth
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.