Kent · London and the South East
Old Hawkinge New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Old Hawkinge and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Questions from Old Hawkinge
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Old Hawkinge?
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.
Is my home in Old Hawkinge listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Old Hawkinge?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
New roof snagging in Old Hawkinge
Our snagging inspections cover Old Hawkinge and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and underlay ending short at the eaves, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Old Hawkinge, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Old Hawkinge
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Old Hawkinge, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. The wider area around Old Hawkinge has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 2.7 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you own a rental within reach of Folkestone Central station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Old Hawkinge and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT18 is covered for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Standen Lane and Church Hill. If you’re just outside Old Hawkinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Old Hawkinge
Around Old Hawkinge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Old Hawkinge include Sugar Loaf Hill.
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Details hidden from sight
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Old Hawkinge
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Rural addresses near Old Hawkinge can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Useful tips for Old Hawkinge property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What else we do in Old Hawkinge
Do you need new roof snagging in Old Hawkinge?
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey