Kent · London and the South East
Swanton New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Swanton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
About our new roof snagging in Swanton
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Swanton, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Swanton (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Also in Swanton
Surveys for landlords and agents in Swanton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Local roofs and buyers in Swanton
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Swanton has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 1.5 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Dunstan, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Wateringbury station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Swanton is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Swanton and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of ME18 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Other places close to Swanton include West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Swanton
Around Swanton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Swan on the Green pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Swanton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us 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.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Swanton
Is Swanton in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Swanton is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Swanton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers