Kent · London and the South East
Hartlip New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Hartlip. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Buying a home or a new roof in Hartlip
Hartlip is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you let a flat or house near Newington station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. If you are in Hartlip, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Hartlip is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
New roof snagging in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Hartlip, we cover Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hartlip
In Hartlip, that means homes and buildings near Leigh Academy Rainham and Foxburrow Wood. Hartlip’s nearest station is Newington station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
New roof snagging in Hartlip
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you are worried about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Hartlip, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Hartlip (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Hartlip
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hartlip?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Hartlip is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Hartlip 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you cover Hartlip?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Hartlip.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hartlip
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Hartlip can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Hartlip property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check before your warranty period ends
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. In a place like Hartlip, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hartlip
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Common roof problems in Hartlip
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Michael, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely