Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Hoppers Corner
New roof snagging across Hoppers Corner, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
About our new roof snagging in Hoppers Corner
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 roof and around the property. You get a report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We are often asked to look into verge tiles or slates not secured and underlay ending short at the eaves, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Hoppers Corner 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Hoppers Corner (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for new roof snagging in Hoppers Corner, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Local roofs and buyers in Hoppers Corner
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. About 4.9 miles east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Hoppers Corner has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to East Farleigh station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Hoppers Corner is one of many places we visit across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Hoppers Corner and the places around it.
New roof snagging in ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Lower Road and Charlton Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hoppers Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Tickled Trout pub, Oakwood Park Grammar School and Quarry Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a hamlet or village like Hoppers Corner, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photographs of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Hoppers Corner
How do I find out if my home in Hoppers Corner is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Hoppers Corner?
Yes. Hoppers Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why get it checked now?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Diary the defects period end date
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it’s right.