Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Ram Lane, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Ram Lane and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
How new roof snagging works in Ram Lane
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on in good time. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and underlay ending short at the eaves.
Some older homes in villages like Ram Lane are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Ram Lane (TN26, TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ram Lane: your questions answered
Do you cover Ram Lane?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ram Lane as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Ram Lane?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
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When to book a survey in Ram Lane
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you let a flat or house near Charing station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Ram Lane, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What new roof snagging does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the new coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
New roof snagging in Ram Lane: local notes
About 2.1 miles south-east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Ram Lane has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Ram Lane, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the TN26 and TN25 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Ram Lane: Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Near you in Ram Lane
The closest station to Ram Lane is Charing station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.