Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Bitchet Green
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Bitchet Green? You can book new roof snagging in Bitchet Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Prices for new roof snagging in Bitchet Green
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
About our new roof snagging in Bitchet Green
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a village or hamlet like Bitchet Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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 goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Bitchet Green (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Bitchet Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. For older village homes like those around Bitchet Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Bitchet Green
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bitchet Green
Letting agents and landlords in Bitchet Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
New roof snagging in Bitchet Green: local notes
Ightham Mote, about 1 mile south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bitchet Green. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church like St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bitchet Green. Across Kent, we cover Bitchet Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN15 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Other places close to Bitchet Green include Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Near you in Bitchet Green
In Bitchet Green, that means homes and buildings near Sevenoaks Preparatory School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. Bitchet Green’s nearest station is Kemsing station, about 2.2 miles north. A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
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.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Bitchet Green
Do you cover Bitchet Green?
Yes, Bitchet Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Bitchet Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Bitchet Green
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Landlords with a home close to Kemsing station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times