Kent · London and the South East
Swanley Village New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Swanley Village and across Kent.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
What new roof snagging looks like in Swanley Village
With Lullingstone Castle about 3.3 miles south, Swanley Village sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Paul: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Swanley Village is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Swanley Village and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: BR8. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Hotham Close and School Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Hextable (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-west), Wilmington (2 miles north) and Joyden's Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Around Swanley Village
Around Swanley Village, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hextable School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Swanley station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (2.5 miles south) and Dartford Library (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit.
New roof snagging in Swanley Village
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you are worried about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Swanley Village, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Swanley Village (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Swanley Village and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Swanley Village can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Swanley Village can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Swanley Village questions
How do I find out if my home in Swanley Village is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is Swanley Village within the area you cover?
Yes, Swanley Village is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Swanley Village
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you let a flat or house near Swanley station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives