Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Upper Hardres, Kent
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Upper Hardres from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
About our new roof snagging in Upper Hardres
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are underlay not dressed into the gutter and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Somewhere as small as Upper Hardres, 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. 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Upper Hardres
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Local roofs and buyers in Upper Hardres
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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.
For landlords with property near Bekesbourne station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether the building in Upper Hardres is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT4. You will find streets like Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road. Other places close to Upper Hardres include Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Upper Hardres
We work in homes and buildings around The Duck pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Upper Hardres is Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. In a small place like Upper Hardres, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Upper Hardres
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Upper Hardres
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a village or hamlet like Upper Hardres, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Upper Hardres questions
Is Upper Hardres within the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Hardres is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Upper Hardres in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Upper Hardres is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.