Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Little Mill, Kent
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Little Mill. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Little Mill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. 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.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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How new roof snagging works in Little Mill
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. 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. Common reasons to book are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and underlay ending short at the eaves, across loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Little Mill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Little Mill (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Little Mill questions
Is Little Mill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Mill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Little Mill?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs for you to pass to your builder.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it can be seen.
Why get it checked now?
Photos from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it’s applicable. Around Little Mill, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Little Mill
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Buying a home or a new roof in Little Mill
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. Old Soar Manor, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Mill. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Beltring station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Little Mill is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Little Mill and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Little Mill. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN12. If you’re just outside Little Mill, we cover Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), Barnes Street (1 mile west), East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile west) and Branbridges (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles west) and Kings Hill (5 miles north).
What’s near Little Mill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hadlow Rural Community School and The Man Of Kent Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Little Mill is Beltring station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Towns and villages near Little Mill
What else we do in Little Mill
What new roof snagging does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys