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New roof snagging in Palmer's Green, Kent
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Palmer's Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
New roof snagging in Palmer's Green
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. If you are worried about verge tiles or slates not secured and underlay at the eaves left exposed, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes alike.
Being in a small place like Palmer's Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Palmer's Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Palmer's Green?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you own a rental within reach of Paddock Wood station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Repair costs for putting snags right
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Palmer's Green
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
FAQs for Palmer's Green
How do I find out if my home in Palmer's Green is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Palmer's Green?
Yes, Palmer's Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Palmer's Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Palmer's Green
The wider area around Palmer's Green has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 4 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark such as Parish Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Roofs in Palmer's Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Palmer's Green and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
New roof snagging in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Palmer's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Halfway House Public House and Mascalls School and the streets around them. Palmer's Green’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, about 2.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.