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New roof snagging in Maltman's Hill, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Maltman's Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
About our new roof snagging in Maltman's Hill
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed verge tiles or slates not secured and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, we can find out what’s behind it, on new-build homes, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Maltman's Hill, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Maltman's Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
What we’re asked to look at in Maltman's Hill
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Maltman's Hill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maltman's Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Maltman's Hill?
Yes, Maltman's Hill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
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New roof snagging in Maltman's Hill: local notes
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Godinton House, about 5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Maltman's Hill. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Maltman's Hill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Maltman's Hill is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across TN27 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you are just outside Maltman's Hill, we cover Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Maltman's Hill
The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 1.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Maltman's Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we check them carefully.