Kent · London and the South East
Tenterden New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Tenterden, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tenterden
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.
Letting agents and landlords in Tenterden book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
About our new roof snagging in Tenterden
Our snagging inspections cover Tenterden and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you are worried about gaps at new flashings and underlay ending short at the eaves, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys alike.
Smaller places like Tenterden often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Tenterden or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Tenterden (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Tenterden
What else we do in Tenterden
Common questions in Tenterden
Do you cover Tenterden?
Yes, Tenterden is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Tenterden?
Yes, Tenterden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to Tenterden is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we look at them carefully.
New roof snagging in Tenterden: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses like Smallhythe Place, about 2.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Tenterden goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mildred: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Tenterden as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Tenterden and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across TN30 for new roof snagging. Local streets include Golden Square, High Street and Station Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A28 and B2067, Tenterden is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).
Around Tenterden
We work in homes and buildings around Turners Field, The Vine Inn and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre. Well-known places in the area include Tenterden and District Museum (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
Why act early in Tenterden
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Tenterden, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.