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New roof snagging in Southborough, Kent
Need new roof snagging in Southborough? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Southborough: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and tiles or slates sitting out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Smaller places like Southborough frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Southborough. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Southborough (TN4, TN2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
You receive a written report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Southborough questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Southborough?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Southborough is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Southborough listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Southborough, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Legal advice on your contract
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Southborough
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Also near Southborough
Other services in Southborough
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Why act early in Southborough
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Homes in smaller places like Southborough can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
New roof snagging in Southborough: local notes
The wider area around Southborough has a long history of building, with Penshurst Place about 3.5 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of High Brooms station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Southborough, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Southborough is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN4 and TN2 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, Church Road and Norton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A26 close by, Southborough is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. If you are just outside Southborough, we cover High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Around Southborough
We work in homes and buildings around Barnett's Wood, St Gregory's Catholic School and Flying Dutchman pub. The nearest railway station is High Brooms station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Southborough includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Southborough
Landlords, agents and building managers in Southborough and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.