Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Romney Street
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Romney Street and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gaps at new flashings
Your questions about new roof snagging in Romney Street
Do you cover Romney Street?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Romney Street as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Romney Street?
Yes, Romney Street is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Romney Street
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. If you’re worried about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and replacement roofs alike.
Being in a small place like Romney Street makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed 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. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Romney Street (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Romney Street
Also in Romney Street
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Romney Street
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
When to book a survey in Romney Street
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gaps at new flashings
- Untidy or loose verge details
For landlords with property near Shoreham (Kent) station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Local roofs and buyers in Romney Street
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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 2.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Romney Street goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Romney Street is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Romney Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like Bower Lane and Romney Street. Close by, we survey roofs in East Hill (1 mile north-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south-east), Cotman's Ash (1 mile south-east) and Kemsing (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Romney Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kemsing Down. For rail, the closest station is Shoreham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Otford Heritage Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles south).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Romney Street can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Romney Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.