Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Knox Bridge, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Knox Bridge, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gaps at new flashings
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New roof snagging in Knox Bridge
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are loose flashings at walls or chimneys and untidy or loose verge details.
Somewhere as small as Knox Bridge, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Knox Bridge (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Knox Bridge
Is Knox Bridge within the area you cover?
Yes. Knox Bridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Knox Bridge?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Knox Bridge is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Also near Knox Bridge
Other services in Knox Bridge
Knox Bridge homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Staplehurst station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Around Knox Bridge, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Knox Bridge is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Knox Bridge, the roof can be surveyed. Knox Bridge is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
New roof snagging in TN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Knox Bridge: Cranbrook Common (1 mile south), Frittenden (1 mile east), Sinkhurst Green (2 miles north-east), Sissinghurst (2 miles south) and Staplehurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Knox Bridge
Knox Bridge’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 2.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.9 miles south-east).
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can safely be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Older cottages and farmhouses around Knox Bridge can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Knox Bridge 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.