Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Kings Hill
New roof snagging across Kings Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
Do you need new roof snagging in Kings Hill?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What the survey will not cover
New roof snagging in Kings Hill: 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 roof and around the property. You get a report with photographs that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’re worried about missing or blocked roof ventilation and debris left in gutters or valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a smaller place like Kings Hill, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Kings Hill (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Parking around Kings Hill is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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 we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What we cannot see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Kings Hill homes and their roofs
The wider area around Kings Hill has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 3.7 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. 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 West Malling station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Kings Hill is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Kings Hill, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
All of ME19 is within our area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Churchill Square, Townsend Square and Ruton Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Kings Hill, we cover Well Street (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-east), West Malling (2 miles north) and Nettlestead (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (11 miles north).
What’s near Kings Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Manor Park Country Park and The Malling School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Malling station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kings Hill
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kings Hill and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Why act early in Kings Hill
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. In an older home around Kings Hill, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Kings Hill
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Kings Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Kings Hill?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Kings Hill is listed?
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.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.