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New Roof Snagging in Harvel
New roof snagging around Harvel, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Harvel
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, 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 ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Harvel, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Harvel (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Harvel
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Older cottages and farmhouses around Harvel can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Harvel
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Clay and concrete tiles
Verge and eaves tiles are where snags frequently show on tiled roofs. We look at them closely.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Harvel can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Do you need new roof snagging in Harvel?
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
Landlords with a home close to Sole Street station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Whether the roof will leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Harvel
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
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FAQs for Harvel
Is my home in Harvel listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover Harvel?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Harvel is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Harvel?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
New roof snagging in Harvel: local notes
About 3.4 miles north-east lies Cobham College, a reminder of how long the area around Harvel has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. If you’re in Harvel, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Harvel is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in DA13 is covered for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Harvel, we cover Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
What’s near Harvel
In Harvel, that means homes and buildings near Meopham School and Trosley Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Ranscombe Farm.