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New roof snagging in Crockham Hill, Kent
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Crockham Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
How new roof snagging works in Crockham Hill
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey ridges and verges, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of condensation in the roof space and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
For a small place like Crockham Hill, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Crockham Hill (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like Crockham Hill, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- 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.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Useful tips for Crockham Hill property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crockham Hill
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Outbuildings and barns around Crockham Hill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Crockham Hill
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
Local roofs and buyers in Crockham Hill
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. With Chartwell about 1 mile north-east, Crockham Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Edenbridge station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Crockham Hill is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Crockham Hill and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in TN8 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Crockham Hill
For rail, the closest station is Edenbridge station, about 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crockham Hill include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crockham Hill
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Common questions in Crockham Hill
Will you come out to Crockham Hill?
Yes, Crockham Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Crockham Hill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.