Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Henhurst
Need new roof snagging in Henhurst? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Henhurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Henhurst
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed untidy or loose verge details and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Henhurst, 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Henhurst (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographs from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where applicable. In a place like Henhurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Henhurst
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Henhurst homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Henhurst, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
With Cobham College about 1 mile south-east, the area around Henhurst has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For landlords with property near Sole Street station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Henhurst gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in DA12 is within our area for new roof snagging. We also cover Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in Henhurst
Around Henhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Jeskyns, The George Inn and Thamesview School and the streets around them. The closest station to Henhurst is Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). The countryside around Henhurst includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
FAQs for Henhurst
Will you come out to Henhurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Henhurst hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Henhurst is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Henhurst?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.