Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Stocks Green, Kent
New roof snagging across Stocks Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Stocks Green
We carry out new roof snagging in Stocks Green and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a report with photographs. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and people most often book us about underlay not dressed into the gutter and damage to other parts of the building.
For a small place like Stocks Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Stocks Green (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Stocks Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Also near Stocks Green
What else we do in Stocks Green
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Don’t go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Useful tips for Stocks Green property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Common roof problems in Stocks Green
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St John, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stocks Green
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
New roof snagging in Stocks Green: local notes
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 3.2 miles south-west lies Penshurst Place, a reminder of how long the area around Stocks Green has been built on. 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.
For landlords with property near Hildenborough station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Stocks Green is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Stocks Green and nearby. Stocks Green is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across TN11 for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Stocks Green, we cover Hildenborough (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (1 mile north), Hilden Park (1 mile east), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east) and Underriver (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles east).
Near you in Stocks Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Judd School, The Flying Dutchman Public House and Haysden Country Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Stocks Green itself: Hildenborough station. Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Stocks Green includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Stocks Green questions
Will you come out to Stocks Green?
Yes. Stocks Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stocks Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Stocks Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.