Kent · London and the South East
Knockholt New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Knockholt, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
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 between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Knockholt can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
How new roof snagging works in Knockholt
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We are often asked to look into cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Knockholt, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Knockholt (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Knockholt
Also in Knockholt
Buying a home or a new roof in Knockholt
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. With Down House about 2.7 miles north-west, Knockholt sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Katharine's Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In Knockholt, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
All of TN14 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Main Road and Blueberry Lane. If you are just outside Knockholt, we cover Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Knockholt
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Horseshoes pub. The nearest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Knockholt includes Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Knockholt
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Knockholt?
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 Knockholt?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Useful tips for Knockholt property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
Common roof problems in Knockholt
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If you let a flat or house near Knockholt station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection