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New roof snagging in Hawley, Kent
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Hawley? We carry out new roof snagging in Hawley and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
About our new roof snagging in Hawley
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. Typical surveys look at ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay not dressed into the gutter, across flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
Some older homes in villages like Hawley are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. 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. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Hawley (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check before your warranty period ends
- File all paperwork for the new roof
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
New roof snagging in Hawley: local notes
Historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens, about 3.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Hawley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Farningham Road station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. Bookings from Hawley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hawley is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in DA2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road. If you’re just outside Hawley, we cover Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hawley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and The Four Lymes pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Hawley is Farningham Road station, about 1.5 miles south. A little further out are Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Prices for new roof snagging in Hawley
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Hawley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hawley?
Yes, Hawley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hawley as anywhere else.
Is my home in Hawley 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We check it where it is visible.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Other services in Hawley
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hawley
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hawley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.