Kent · London and the South East
Cotman's Ash New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Cotman's Ash from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging in Cotman's Ash: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’re worried about gaps at new flashings and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Cotman's Ash 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Cotman's Ash (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Local roofs and buyers in Cotman's Ash
Historic houses like Lullingstone Castle, about 3.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Cotman's Ash goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Kemsing station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Cotman's Ash is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Cotman's Ash and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Cotman's Ash include Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (1 mile south-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west) and Kemsing (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Around Cotman's Ash
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rising Sun pub and Kemsing Down, among other places. Cotman's Ash’s nearest station is Kemsing station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.9 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Cotman's Ash, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Cotman's Ash: your questions answered
Is Cotman's Ash in the area you cover?
Yes, Cotman's Ash is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Cotman's Ash?
Yes, Cotman's Ash is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Nearby places to Cotman's Ash
What else we do in Cotman's Ash
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Cotman's Ash
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos