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New Roof Snagging in Wrotham
New roof snagging in Wrotham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging in Wrotham: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of condensation in the roof space and untidy or loose verge details.
Somewhere as small as Wrotham, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Wrotham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wrotham
Landlords and agents in Wrotham book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
For a price for new roof snagging in Wrotham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Wrotham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Wrotham
Do you cover smaller places like Wrotham?
Yes, Wrotham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Wrotham listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Why get it checked now?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. For an older or listed building in a place like Wrotham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wrotham
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A written report with photos
See our cost guide or our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Places near Wrotham
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Roof by roof
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings frequently show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
What new roof snagging looks like in Wrotham
Old Soar Manor, about 3.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wrotham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. You will 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 Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near Church of St George, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in Wrotham, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
New roof snagging in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on High Street, Old London Road and West Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Wrotham: Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Wrotham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George And Dragon Public House, Borough Green Primary School and Trosley Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).