Kent · London and the South East
Riverhead New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Riverhead from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
How new roof snagging works in Riverhead
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible 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 are worried about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and underlay ending short at the eaves, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Riverhead, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Riverhead (TN13, TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to Riverhead is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree what to focus on, such as 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.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Riverhead
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Around Riverhead, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Riverhead
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Riverhead
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you own a rental within reach of Sevenoaks station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Buying a home or a new roof in Riverhead
Historic houses such as Knole House, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Riverhead 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Riverhead is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Riverhead and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Riverhead. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN13 and TN14 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include London Road, Hamlin Road and Witches Lane. Other places close to Riverhead include Dunton Green (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile east), Chipstead (1 mile west) and Kippington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Riverhead
We work in homes and buildings around The Beehive Public House, Trinity School and Montreal Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
What affects the price in Riverhead
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Riverhead: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Riverhead?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Riverhead?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Riverhead is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.