Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Sandling, Kent
New roof snagging in Sandling from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
How new roof snagging works in Sandling
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Common reasons to book are underlay ending short at the eaves and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, across ridges and verges, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Sandling 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Sandling (ME14, ME16, ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Sandling
The wider area around Sandling has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 4.2 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church such as St Paul's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. We visit Sandling as part of our work across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Sandling.
Here we cover the ME14, ME16 and ME20 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane. Being close to the M20, Sandling is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Sandling: Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Around Sandling
We work in homes and buildings around The Yew Tree pub, Tyland Barn and The Maplesden Noakes School, among other places. The closest station to Sandling is Maidstone East station, roughly 1.4 miles south. A little further out are KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (within half a mile south-west). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sandling
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Sandling
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
Landlords with a home close to Maidstone East station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Sandling questions
Do you cover smaller places like Sandling?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Sandling?
Yes, Sandling is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Sandling?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
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What else we do in Sandling
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Sandling frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Sandling, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. 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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sandling, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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 safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help