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New Roof Snagging in Sevenoaks
Independent new roof snagging in Sevenoaks. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Poorly finished verges
- Gaps at new flashings
Sevenoaks homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around Sevenoaks has a long history of building, with Knole House about 1.3 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Sevenoaks, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Sevenoaks. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, High Street and Church Road. Being close to the A21 and A25, Sevenoaks is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Sevenoaks has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Sevenoaks
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rifleman pub, New Beacon School and Knole Academy. Sevenoaks has its own railway station: Sevenoaks station. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Sevenoaks includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
New roof snagging in Sevenoaks: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We are frequently asked to look into signs of condensation in the roof space and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, across new-build homes, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
In a town the size of Sevenoaks, most homes are houses rather than flats, so the roof is normally the owner’s alone to look after. That makes a roof defect a cost that falls on you: better found before exchange or final payment than after. A written report with photographs gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Sevenoaks (TN13, TN14, TN15, TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Sevenoaks often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when you book, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Why get it checked now?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Sevenoaks, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sevenoaks
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sevenoaks
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Sevenoaks: your questions answered
How should I get ready for a visit in Sevenoaks?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sevenoaks?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
What we are asked to look at in Sevenoaks
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
For landlords with property near Sevenoaks station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance