Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Clap Hill
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Clap Hill, with photographs and a written report.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Local roofs and buyers in Clap Hill
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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Westenhanger Castle, about 4.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Clap Hill. 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.
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Clap Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN25. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Clap Hill
Around Clap Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Clap Hill include Hatch Park.
New roof snagging in Clap Hill
Our snagging inspections cover Clap Hill and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We are often asked to look into debris left in gutters or valleys and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, on replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Clap Hill are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Clap Hill (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Clap Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
What affects the price in Clap Hill
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Towns and villages near Clap Hill
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Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In a place like Clap Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
FAQs for Clap Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Clap Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Clap Hill in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Clap Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Common roof problems in Clap Hill
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?