Kent · London and the South East
Hassell Street New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Hassell Street.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Hassell Street, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
About our new roof snagging in Hassell Street
We carry out new roof snagging in Hassell Street and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed flashings not properly dressed or fixed and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Hassell Street 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Hassell Street (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hassell Street
How do I find out if my home in Hassell Street 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Hassell Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Hassell Street property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
New roof snagging in Hassell Street: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Hassell Street is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Hassell Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hassell Street is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the TN25 postcode area for new roof snagging. We also cover Folly Town (1 mile south), Hastingleigh (1 mile south), Brook (2 miles south-west), Wye (2 miles west) and Brabourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Around Hassell Street
Around Hassell Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Woodmans Arms. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 2.7 miles west. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Chilham Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Hassell Street include Hatch Park.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
When to book a survey in Hassell Street
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For any home in Hassell Street, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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For landlords and managing agents
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.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.