Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Swift's Green
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Swift's Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Swift's Green
Our snagging inspections cover Swift's Green and the rest of London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at loose or badly finished ridge tiles and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
Being in a small place like Swift's Green makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Swift's Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Swift's Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Pricing the remedial work
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
New roof snagging around Swift's Green
Older houses across Kent often 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’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Around Swift's Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Swift's Green, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Swift's Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Swift's Green include Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Swift's Green
In Swift's Green, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. Swift's Green’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
Common questions in Swift's Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swift's Green?
Yes, Swift's Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Swift's Green?
Yes, Swift's Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
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 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.
When to book a survey in Swift's Green
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.