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New Roof Snagging in Ulcombe
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Ulcombe, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
How new roof snagging works in Ulcombe
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We are often asked to look into missing or blocked roof ventilation and gutters blocked by building debris, on replacement roofs, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Ulcombe, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Ulcombe (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Also in Ulcombe
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
New roof snagging around Ulcombe
The wider area around Ulcombe has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 2.5 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ulcombe can all book new roof snagging. Across Kent, we cover Ulcombe and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on The Street and Chapmans Place or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Around Ulcombe
We work in homes and buildings around The Harrow Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
When to book a survey in Ulcombe
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Problems we come across often include:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
Your questions about new roof snagging in Ulcombe
How do I find out if my home in Ulcombe is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ulcombe?
Yes, Ulcombe is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- File all paperwork for the new roof
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Ulcombe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible 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.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are looked at closely.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.