Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Willington
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Willington and across Kent.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
Signs you need new roof snagging in Willington
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
We are often asked to look at:
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Poorly finished verges
If you let a flat or house near Bearsted station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How new roof snagging works in Willington
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Common reasons to book are missing or blocked roof ventilation and damage to other parts of the building, across loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and replacement roofs.
Smaller places like Willington frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Willington. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Willington (ME15, ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for new roof snagging in Willington, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Buying a home or a new roof in Willington
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 like Stoneacre, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Willington goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take an older house close to St Martin's Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Willington is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Willington, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Willington is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME15 and ME17. Streets in the area include Essex Road, Oxford Road and Sutton Road, and we cover them all. Willington is on the A274, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Willington include Shepway (1 mile west), Otham (1 mile south-east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Bearsted (2 miles north-east) and Weavering (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Around Willington
In Willington, that means homes and buildings near New Line Learning Academy, Senacre Technology College and Mote Park. Willington’s nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill.
Willington questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Willington?
Yes, Willington is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Willington?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Willington?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen 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. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Homes around Willington frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
More services for Willington
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Willington
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges