Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Hartley, Kent
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Hartley. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around Hartley, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
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New roof snagging in Hartley
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Hartley, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in Hartley or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Hartley (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Hartley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hartley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Hartley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hartley as anywhere else.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buying a home or a new roof in Hartley
Cobham College, about 3.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hartley. 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Hartley is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Hartley include Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hartley
Around Hartley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Railway Tavern, Rectory Meadow and Longfield Academy. For rail, the closest station is Longfield station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Hartley includes Sawyers Lake.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Homes around Hartley often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we’re asked to look at in Hartley
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
If you own a rental within reach of Longfield station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT