Kent · London and the South East
Stocker's Head New Roof Snagging
We carry out new roof snagging in Stocker's Head and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
New roof snagging in Stocker's Head
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you are worried about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and tiles or slates sitting out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Stocker's Head, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Stocker's Head (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Stocker's Head
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
Buying a home or a new roof in Stocker's Head
Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Stocker's Head goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Charing station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Stocker's Head, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Stocker's Head. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
New roof snagging in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Stocker's Head
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to King's Head Public House and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
Also near Stocker's Head
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How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Stocker's Head, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Questions from Stocker's Head
Is Stocker's Head within the area you cover?
Yes, Stocker's Head is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Stocker's Head?
Yes, Stocker's Head is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually 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.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Common roof problems in Stocker's Head
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos