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New roof snagging in Stalisfield, Kent
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Stalisfield, with photographs and a written report.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Why act early in Stalisfield
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. In a small place like Stalisfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
New roof snagging in Stalisfield
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about signs of condensation in the roof space and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Somewhere as small as Stalisfield, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Stalisfield (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Stalisfield
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
When to book a survey in Stalisfield
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
Local roofs and buyers in Stalisfield
With Belmont House and Gardens about 2.6 miles north-east, Stalisfield sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near Charing station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Stalisfield is about 6 miles south-west of Preston, in Kent. Whether the building in Stalisfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Stalisfield and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME13. If you are just outside Stalisfield, we cover Stalisfield Green (1 mile west), The Valley (1 mile north), Stocker's Head (2 miles south), Charing Hill (2 miles south) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Stalisfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods. For rail, the closest station is Charing station, roughly 2.5 miles south. A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles north).
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Stalisfield
Is my home in Stalisfield listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stalisfield?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stalisfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags frequently show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Stalisfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.