Kent · London and the South East
The Platt New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in The Platt from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in The Platt
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’re worried about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and broken coverings left on a new roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a village or hamlet like The Platt, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
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
- The Platt (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around The Platt can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- 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
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Other services in The Platt
The Platt homes and their roofs
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 3 miles south-east lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around The Platt has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you own a rental within reach of Frant station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. The Platt is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes The Platt. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN3. Other places close to The Platt include Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
What’s near The Platt
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Public House and Eridge Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in The Platt
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
When to book a survey in The Platt
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gaps at new flashings
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Alban, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- File all paperwork for the new roof
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Why act early in The Platt
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. In a place like The Platt, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in The Platt
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Questions from The Platt
Is my home in The Platt listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in The Platt?
Yes, The Platt is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll give you an idea when booking.