Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Southernden
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Southernden, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Southernden: your questions answered
Do you cover Southernden?
Yes, Southernden is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Southernden within the area you cover?
Yes. Southernden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Southernden?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How new roof snagging works in Southernden
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you are worried about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and poorly finished verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Southernden may be listed or 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’s 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 doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Southernden (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need new roof snagging in Southernden?
Many people book because something does not look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Poorly finished verges
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
How we price new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for new roof snagging in Southernden, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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, which helps with budgets and planning.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Southernden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Southernden
The wider area around Southernden has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 4.8 miles north. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Southernden can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Southernden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN27. Close by, we survey roofs in Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Southernden
The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).