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New roof snagging in Coursehorn, Kent
New roof snagging in Coursehorn and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Coursehorn
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and missing or blocked roof ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Coursehorn, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Coursehorn (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coursehorn
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Coursehorn
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coursehorn?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Coursehorn?
Yes, Coursehorn is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Local roofs and buyers in Coursehorn
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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Around Coursehorn, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Coursehorn and the rest of Kent. Coursehorn is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN17 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Other places close to Coursehorn include Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
What’s near Coursehorn
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Horse pub, Cranbrook Church of England Primary School and Crane Valley and the streets around them. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Coursehorn, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Coursehorn, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Useful tips for Coursehorn property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Towns and villages near Coursehorn
Also in Coursehorn
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Do you need new roof snagging in Coursehorn?
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Dunstan, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone