Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in The Stocks, Kent
New roof snagging around The Stocks, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Untidy or loose verge details
How new roof snagging works in The Stocks
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’re worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and debris left in gutters or valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as The Stocks, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- The Stocks (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like The Stocks, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Common roof problems in The Stocks
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
Landlords with a home close to Rye station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
What new roof snagging looks like in The Stocks
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. With Smallhythe Place about 2 miles north-west, The Stocks sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in The Stocks as part of our work across London and South East England. The Stocks is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road and the roads around them. We also cover Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
What’s near The Stocks
We work in homes and buildings around The Ewe And Lamb Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Rye station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). The countryside around The Stocks includes Flatropers Wood.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in The Stocks
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
The Stocks: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like The Stocks?
Yes. The Stocks is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is The Stocks in the area you cover?
Yes, The Stocks is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in The Stocks as anywhere else.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in The Stocks?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in The Stocks
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.