Kent · London and the South East
Teston New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Teston. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Teston
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and signs of condensation in the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Teston may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Teston (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Teston: your questions answered
Is Teston within the area you cover?
Yes, Teston is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Teston?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Teston can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go 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’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 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.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there is time to raise anything.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Teston
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gaps at new flashings
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roof by roof
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are checked.
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What new roof snagging does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
What new roof snagging looks like in Teston
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of Wateringbury station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Teston across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Teston.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Courtlands and Church Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Around Teston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wateringbury pub, The Malling School and Quarry Wood, among other places. Teston’s nearest station is Wateringbury station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).