Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Pratling Street, Kent
New roof snagging in Pratling Street, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gaps at new flashings
How new roof snagging works in Pratling Street
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you are worried about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Pratling Street 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Pratling Street (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Why get it checked now?
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Outbuildings and barns around Pratling Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
New roof snagging around Pratling Street
The wider area around Pratling Street has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 4.3 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Aylesford station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church like Methodist Church Including Sunday School are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Pratling Street is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Pratling Street and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Pratling Street and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Old Mill Lane, Pratling Street and St Michaels Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Pratling Street, we cover Forstal (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-west), Burham (2 miles north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west) and Larkfield (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Pratling Street
We work in homes and buildings around Aylesford School, The Bush pub and Tyland Barn, among other places. The closest station to Pratling Street is Aylesford station, about 1.4 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (2.4 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (1.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for Pratling Street
Do you cover smaller places like Pratling Street?
Yes, Pratling Street is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Pratling Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
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How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Pratling Street, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
You receive a written report with photographs of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.