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New roof snagging in Stansted, Kent
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Stansted. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Details hidden from sight
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stansted
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Stansted
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We are frequently asked to look into gutters or fascias damaged during the job and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Stansted, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Stansted (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Stansted
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. With Lullingstone Castle about 4.7 miles west, Stansted sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Stansted and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Stansted and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN15 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Stansted: Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
What’s near Stansted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Stansted is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Stansted can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Stansted, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Stansted questions
Do you cover Stansted?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Stansted is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How we price new roof snagging
To price your survey, we check:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stansted
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Stansted
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Poorly finished verges
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs