Kent · London and the South East
Staplehurst New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Staplehurst? You can book new roof snagging in Staplehurst and across Kent.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Poorly finished verges
About our new roof snagging in Staplehurst
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at 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 photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are tiles or slates sitting out of line and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Around Staplehurst, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Staplehurst (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Staplehurst: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Staplehurst is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Staplehurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Why act early in Staplehurst
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Staplehurst, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
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How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Staplehurst, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Do you need new roof snagging in Staplehurst?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near All Saints Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Buying a home or a new roof in Staplehurst
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Staplehurst station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in Staplehurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Staplehurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
New roof snagging in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Station Road, High Street and North Down or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Staplehurst, we cover Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Staplehurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Railway Tavern, among other places. There’s a railway station in Staplehurst itself: Staplehurst station. Well-known places in the area include Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).