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New roof snagging in Hever, Kent
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Hever and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Poorly finished verges
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Do you need new roof snagging in Hever?
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
For landlords with property near Hever station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you will get the report
New roof snagging in Hever: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Typical surveys look at flashings not properly dressed or fixed and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, across flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Hever, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Hever (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Hever, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Places near Hever
Other services in Hever
Hever homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. About 0.4 miles north-east lies Hever Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Hever has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Hever is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Hever for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Hever is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Hever Road and Uckfield Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Newtown (1 mile south), How Green (1 mile north), Markbeech (1 mile south), Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles south-east) and Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hever
We work in homes and buildings around King Henry VIII pub and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens. The nearest railway station is Hever station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles west) and Hever Castle (under half a mile north-east).
Your questions about new roof snagging in Hever
Is my home in Hever listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Hever in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Hever is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hever
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.