Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Park Wood, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Park Wood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
New roof snagging in Park Wood: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. Typical surveys look at vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, on flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
Smaller places like Park Wood often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Park Wood. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Park Wood (ME15, ME17, ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Park Wood does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Buying a home or a new roof in Park Wood
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 1.3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Park Wood goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Maidstone West station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Park Wood is one of many places we visit across Kent. Park Wood is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Here we cover the ME15, ME17 and ME14 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Park Wood include the A274, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Park Wood include Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
What’s near Park Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Mote Park, New Line Learning Academy and The White Horse pub. For rail, the closest station is Maidstone West station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Park Wood questions
Is Park Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Park Wood?
Yes, Park Wood is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What we are asked to look at in Park Wood
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Martin's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Diary the defects period end date
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
How quickly the report arrives depends 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 the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Park Wood, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for new roof snagging in Park Wood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.