Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Chevening
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Chevening. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
What affects the price in Chevening
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
New roof snagging in Chevening: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’re worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Chevening, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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
- Chevening (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chevening homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Quebec House, about 3.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chevening. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Botolph, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Chevening and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
New roof snagging in TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Chevening
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Trinity School. Chevening’s nearest station is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.7 miles east. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Chevening includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Chevening questions
Is Chevening within the area you cover?
Yes, Chevening is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chevening?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings aren’t visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
Do you need new roof snagging in Chevening?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gaps at new flashings
Landlords with a home close to Dunton Green station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you’ll get the report
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft 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 roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Chevening needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof will not leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where applicable. Outbuildings and barns around Chevening are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Chevening, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Chevening
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.