Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Little Conghurst, Kent
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Little Conghurst, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a place like Little Conghurst, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Conghurst
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
About our new roof snagging in Little Conghurst
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. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and people most frequently book us about gaps at new flashings and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Being in a small place like Little Conghurst makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Little Conghurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Local roofs and buyers in Little Conghurst
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Great Dixter, about 3.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Little Conghurst goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Etchingham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Whether the building in Little Conghurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN18 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Other places close to Little Conghurst include Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Little Conghurst
Around Little Conghurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Marlborough House School, Collingwood Nature Reserve and Oak And Ivy Public House. The closest station to Little Conghurst is Etchingham station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Little Conghurst
How do I find out if my home in Little Conghurst is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Little Conghurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Little Conghurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Little Conghurst?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Useful tips for Little Conghurst property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Prices for new roof snagging in Little Conghurst
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Little Conghurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.