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New roof snagging in Pittswood, Kent
Independent new roof snagging in Pittswood. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
How new roof snagging works in Pittswood
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Common reasons to book are underlay ending short at the eaves and untidy or loose verge details, across new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Pittswood makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Pittswood (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Pittswood
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Pittswood has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 2.6 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Pittswood is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in Pittswood, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Pittswood is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
New roof snagging in TN11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High House Lane and Ashes Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Parker's Green (1 mile south), Hadlow (1 mile east), Golden Green (2 miles south-east), Dunk's Green (2 miles north) and Roughway (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north), Northfleet (14 miles north) and Swanley (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Pittswood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hadlow Primary School and Three Squirrels pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Tonbridge station, about 3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Do you need new roof snagging in Pittswood?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gaps at new flashings
For landlords with property near Tonbridge station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Pittswood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Pittswood
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. For older village homes like those around Pittswood, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
Roof by roof
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
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Common questions in Pittswood
Is my home in Pittswood listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Pittswood?
Yes, Pittswood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I book a survey in Pittswood?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.