Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Kippington, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Kippington, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Kippington, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
About our new roof snagging in Kippington
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. If you’ve noticed broken coverings left on a new roof and flashings not properly dressed or fixed, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Kippington can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Kippington (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Kippington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kippington?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Kippington in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Kippington is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. In an older home around Kippington, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kippington
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Buying a home or a new roof in Kippington
The wider area around Kippington has a long history of building, with Knole House about 1.2 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in Kippington, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Kippington and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in TN13, TN14 and TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Kippington: Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Around Kippington
Around Kippington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Montreal Park, New Beacon School and Knole Academy, among other places. The closest station to Kippington is Sevenoaks station, roughly 0.5 miles north. A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there is Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Prices for new roof snagging in Kippington
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we are asked to look at in Kippington
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you own a rental within reach of Sevenoaks station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive