Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Claygate, Kent
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Claygate from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Landlord and commercial surveys in Claygate
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Claygate
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
Being in a small place like Claygate makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Claygate (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Claygate
Will you come out to Claygate?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Claygate?
Yes, Claygate is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
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. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
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.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Prices for new roof snagging in Claygate
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
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, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Claygate can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What new roof snagging looks like in Claygate
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. If you’re in Claygate, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Claygate and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across TN12 for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Around Claygate
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 1.8 miles east. A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
What we are asked to look at in Claygate
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Margaret, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes