Kent · London and the South East
Moorstock New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Moorstock. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Moorstock
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Moorstock may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Moorstock (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Moorstock
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Moorstock, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Westenhanger Castle, about 1.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Moorstock. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Moorstock is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Surveys in Moorstock work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Moorstock: Sellindge (1 mile south), Stanford (2 miles south-east), Stowting (2 miles north-east), Postling (3 miles east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Moorstock
Moorstock’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
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. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Moorstock, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
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What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Questions from Moorstock
Do you cover smaller places like Moorstock?
Yes. Moorstock is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is the coastal weather around Moorstock hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Moorstock is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Moorstock
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Outbuildings and barns around Moorstock are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent look at the roof