Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Pembury
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Pembury. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Local roofs and buyers in Pembury
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church like Upper Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Pembury and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Pembury. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road. We also cover Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Pembury
We work in homes and buildings around Skinners' Kent Academy, King William IV pub and Brenchley Wood. The closest station to Pembury is High Brooms station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
New roof snagging in Pembury
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are broken coverings left on a new roof and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
In a smaller place like Pembury, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Pembury (TN2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pembury: your questions answered
Do you cover Pembury?
Yes, Pembury is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Will you come out to Pembury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pembury
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why act early in Pembury
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Pembury, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
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Common roof problems in Pembury
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
For landlords with property near High Brooms station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they won’t be able to tell you
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Being in a smaller place like Pembury does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.