Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Swattenden, Kent
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Swattenden. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
About our new roof snagging in Swattenden
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you are worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Swattenden may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Swattenden (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Swattenden
Do you cover Swattenden?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Swattenden is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Swattenden listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Swattenden, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Swattenden
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buying a home or a new roof in Swattenden
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Congregational Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Swattenden can all book new roof snagging. Swattenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
New roof snagging in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Swattenden: Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
What’s near Swattenden
We work in homes and buildings around Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor and Crane Valley and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
What affects the price in Swattenden
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Swattenden, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where applicable. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Swattenden
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Swattenden
What else we do in Swattenden
Signs you need new roof snagging in Swattenden
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Whatever the street in Swattenden, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report