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New roof snagging in Wrotham Heath, Kent
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Wrotham Heath, with photos and a written report.
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
About our new roof snagging in Wrotham Heath
Our report records what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We’re frequently asked to look into underlay ending short at the eaves and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Wrotham Heath makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Wrotham Heath (ME19, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
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.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Wrotham Heath often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Wrotham Heath
How do I find out if my home in Wrotham Heath is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Wrotham Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Why get it checked now?
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. In a small place like Wrotham Heath, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Do you need new roof snagging in Wrotham Heath?
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What affects the price in Wrotham Heath
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Wrotham Heath
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Old Soar Manor, about 2.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wrotham Heath. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Wrotham Heath is about 7 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wrotham Heath gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Wrotham Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME19 and TN15 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include London Road, Sandy Lane and Clearway, and we cover them all. Other places close to Wrotham Heath include Comp (1 mile south-west), Platt (1 mile south-west), Offham (1 mile east), Borough Green (2 miles west) and Crouch (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wrotham Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wrotham School and Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. Wrotham Heath’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.7 miles west).