Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Wissenden
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Wissenden, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Poorly finished verges
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Wissenden
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay at the eaves left exposed and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
For a small place like Wissenden, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Wissenden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Wissenden: local notes
Historic houses like Godinton House, about 4.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Wissenden goes. 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. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Pluckley station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Wissenden and the surrounding area. Wissenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN26. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Around Wissenden
The closest station to Wissenden is Pluckley station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
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How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Wissenden, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wissenden
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Why act early in Wissenden
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. For an older or listed building in a place like Wissenden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A report with photographs
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. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Wissenden
Is Wissenden within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Wissenden is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Wissenden?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts 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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it can be seen.