Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Stede Quarter, Kent
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Stede Quarter, with photographs and a written report.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Stede Quarter
Our snagging inspections cover Stede Quarter and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are tiles or slates sitting out of line and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
For a small place like Stede Quarter, the visit is planned like any other: 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. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Stede Quarter (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stede Quarter and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Stede Quarter can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Stede Quarter homes and their roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Whatever the street in Stede Quarter, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. If you own a rental within reach of Headcorn station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Stede Quarter is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Stede Quarter is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN27. We also cover Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Stede Quarter
We work in homes and buildings around Wattle Wood. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 4 miles north-west. A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Why get it checked now?
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. Outbuildings and barns around Stede Quarter are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
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 it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Common questions in Stede Quarter
Do you carry out roof surveys in Stede Quarter?
Yes, Stede Quarter is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Stede Quarter?
Yes, Stede Quarter is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
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 gives time for any snags to be put right.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.