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New roof snagging in Troy Town, Kent
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Troy Town, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging in Troy Town: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We are often asked to look into missing or blocked roof ventilation and untidy or loose verge details, across flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Troy Town, homes are often 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Troy Town (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Troy Town
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Troy Town has a long history of building, with Chartwell about 2.7 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Troy Town is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Kent. We cover Troy Town and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Troy Town and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN8 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Marlpit Hill (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south-east), Mowshurst (1 mile east), Merle Common (2 miles north-west) and Crockham Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles east) and Southborough (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Troy Town
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Edenbridge station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Troy Town includes Botley Hill.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Troy Town can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Troy Town
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Troy Town. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Why get it checked now?
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. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Troy Town: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Troy Town is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Troy Town in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Troy Town as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
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What affects the price in Troy Town
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Troy Town property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
What we are asked to look at in Troy Town
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Landlords with a home close to Edenbridge station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs