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New roof snagging in Tonbridge, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Tonbridge, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
How new roof snagging works in Tonbridge
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. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about underlay at the eaves left exposed and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Most homes in a town like Tonbridge are houses, so the roof is normally the owner’s alone to look after. That makes the roof’s condition a simple money question: better found before exchange or final payment than after. With photos and written recommendations, you have clear points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Tonbridge (TN9, TN10, TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Tonbridge homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. Historic houses such as Ightham Mote, about 4.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Tonbridge goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Tonbridge station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Tonbridge is about 12 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Tonbridge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Tonbridge is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
New roof snagging in TN9, TN10 and TN11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like High Street, Old London Road and London Road, all of which we cover. Tonbridge is on the A26 and A227, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Haysden (2 miles south-west), Leigh (3 miles west), Bidborough (3 miles south-west), Southborough (3 miles south) and Printstile (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (7 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Tonbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Haysden Country Park, Royal Rise Primary School and Hillview School for Girls. Tonbridge’s nearest station is Tonbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Milne Museum (under half a mile west) and Tonbridge Castle (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around Tonbridge includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Towns and villages near Tonbridge
Other services in Tonbridge
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Details hidden from sight
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tonbridge
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a visit in Tonbridge, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Tonbridge
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Tonbridge?
The main thing is access, inside and out, plus somewhere to park in Tonbridge. Tell us about known leaks or past repairs as well.
How do I find out if my home in Tonbridge is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why act early in Tonbridge
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. On a house in a town like Tonbridge, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.