Kent · London and the South East
Hackington New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Hackington? We carry out new roof snagging in Hackington and across Kent.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Hackington, 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.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Hackington
Our snagging inspections cover Hackington and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed damage to other parts of the building and underlay at the eaves left exposed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and new-build homes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Hackington 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Hackington (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Also near Hackington
Other services in Hackington
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hackington
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
New roof snagging around Hackington
Hackington lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Canterbury West station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether the building in Hackington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Hackington and the places around it.
New roof snagging in CT2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Hackington, we cover Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Around Hackington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Edmund's School, Ye Olde Beverlie Inn and St Stephen's Junior School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
Common questions in Hackington
Is the coastal weather around Hackington hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Hackington is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Hackington listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What new roof snagging does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Why act early in Hackington
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In a small place like Hackington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays