Kent · London and the South East
Penshurst New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Penshurst. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
How we price new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Penshurst
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
Some older homes in villages like Penshurst are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Penshurst (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Penshurst can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What new roof snagging does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Also near Penshurst
Also in Penshurst
Signs you need new roof snagging in Penshurst
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Diary the defects period end date
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Why get it checked now?
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In a place like Penshurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Your questions about new roof snagging in Penshurst
Will you come out to Penshurst?
Yes. Penshurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Penshurst is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Buying a home or a new roof in Penshurst
The wider area around Penshurst has a long history of building, with Penshurst Place about 0.4 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. You will 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.
If you let a flat or house near Penshurst station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Surveys in Penshurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN11 is covered for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Penshurst, we cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Penshurst
In Penshurst, that means homes and buildings near Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Leicester Arms Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.