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New Roof Snagging in Westwell Leacon
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Westwell Leacon, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Common roof problems in Westwell Leacon
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from the ground and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
New roof snagging in Westwell Leacon
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We are often asked to look into gutters or fascias damaged during the job and gaps at new flashings, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and replacement roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Westwell Leacon 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Westwell Leacon (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Westwell Leacon questions
Is Westwell Leacon within the area you cover?
Yes, Westwell Leacon is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westwell Leacon?
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Westwell Leacon, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Around Westwell Leacon, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Westwell Leacon
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
New roof snagging in Westwell Leacon: local notes
The wider area around Westwell Leacon has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 2.7 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For an older house near a landmark like Charing Methodist Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Westwell Leacon are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Westwell Leacon is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for new roof snagging. We also cover Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Westwell Leacon
For rail, the closest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
What you can safely check yourself
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. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Roof by roof
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.