Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Well Street
We carry out new roof snagging in Well Street and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Well Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
About our new roof snagging in Well Street
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions 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 survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about tiles or slates sitting out of line and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
In a village or hamlet like Well Street, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Well Street (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
Why act early in Well Street
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- 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, and our part is to report what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
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Questions from Well Street
Do you cover Well Street?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Well Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Well Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Local roofs and buyers in Well Street
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 4.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Well Street goes. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to East Malling station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Well Street is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Well Street are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Well Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
Surveys in ME19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in East Malling (1 mile north), West Malling (1 mile north-west), Kings Hill (1 mile south-west), Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Red Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
What’s near Well Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St James the Great Academy, The Rising Sun pub and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Malling station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Coldrum Long Barrow (3.5 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
How we price new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.