Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in West Farleigh, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across West Farleigh, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
About our new roof snagging in West Farleigh
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and verge tiles or slates not secured.
Some older homes in villages like West Farleigh are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- West Farleigh (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in West Farleigh
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Nearby places to West Farleigh
Also in West Farleigh
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on your contract
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Buying a home or a new roof in West Farleigh
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of East Farleigh station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit West Farleigh as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME15. We also cover Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near West Farleigh
In West Farleigh, that means homes and buildings near Quarry Wood and The Tickled Trout pub, among other places. The closest station to West Farleigh is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Rural addresses near West Farleigh 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 new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. 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 is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Farleigh
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
West Farleigh questions
Is West Farleigh within the area you cover?
Yes. West Farleigh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in West Farleigh listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.