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New roof snagging in Claygate Cross, Kent
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Claygate Cross. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gaps at new flashings
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a hamlet or village like Claygate Cross, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
How new roof snagging works in Claygate Cross
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We are often asked to look into cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new-build homes.
Older buildings in small places like Claygate Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Claygate Cross (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Claygate Cross
Buying a home or a new roof in Claygate Cross
About 0.9 miles south-east lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Claygate Cross has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. 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 live in an older home near The Church of the Good Shepherd, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In Claygate Cross, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Claygate Cross and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN15 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane. Other places close to Claygate Cross include Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Around Claygate Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wrotham School, The Chequers Inn and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
Your questions about new roof snagging in Claygate Cross
Is my home in Claygate Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Claygate Cross?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When should I book new roof snagging?
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.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
You receive a report with photos of each snag and written recommendations. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why get it checked now?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. In a small place like Claygate Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
What affects the price in Claygate Cross
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Details hidden from sight
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs