Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Westwell, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Westwell, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Poorly finished verges
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Westwell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Westwell
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Common reasons to book are debris left in gutters or valleys and gaps at new flashings, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers.
Older buildings in small places like Westwell may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Westwell (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Westwell
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:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters blocked by building debris
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Pricing the remedial work
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Westwell
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. For older village homes like those around Westwell, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Westwell
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Westwell
What else we do in Westwell
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags often show on tiled roofs. They get close attention.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. They’re photographed for the report.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Westwell
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
FAQs for Westwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westwell?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Westwell?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Westwell is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Local roofs and buyers in Westwell
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. The wider area around Westwell has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 2.3 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Westwell, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Westwell and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of TN25 is within our area for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Westwell: Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Near you in Westwell
The nearest railway station is Charing station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).