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The Moor New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in The Moor.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near The Moor can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How new roof snagging works in The Moor
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
Being in a small place like The Moor makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed 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. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- The Moor (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in The Moor
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and letting agents in The Moor book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Why act early in The Moor
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Older cottages and farmhouses around The Moor can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in The Moor
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from The Moor
How do I find out if my home in The Moor is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is The Moor in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in The Moor as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How do I book a survey in The Moor?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Nearby places to The Moor
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Buying a home or a new roof in The Moor
With Great Dixter about 4.8 miles south-east, The Moor sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near Etchingham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Take an older house close to Church of St Laurence: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. The Moor gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. The Moor is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN18. You will find streets such as The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
What’s near The Moor
Typical jobs here are in homes near Collingwood Nature Reserve, The Eight Bells Hotel and Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles where we can see them.
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys from safe vantage points.