Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Woodhatch, Kent
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Woodhatch from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we check them closely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Woodhatch
We carry out new roof snagging in Woodhatch and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it’s safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about signs of condensation in the roof space and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
In a village or hamlet like Woodhatch, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Woodhatch (TN11, TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Woodhatch
Letting agents and landlords in Woodhatch book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Woodhatch and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere like Woodhatch needs a little journey planning: 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’s safe.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Woodhatch
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Woodhatch questions
How do I find out if my home in Woodhatch is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Woodhatch?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Woodhatch is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Woodhatch
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. For an older or listed building in a place like Woodhatch, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Woodhatch
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Buying a home or a new roof in Woodhatch
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Woodhatch has a long history of building, with Knole House about 3 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Hildenborough station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Woodhatch is about 4 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We visit Woodhatch as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
New roof snagging in TN11 and TN14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Woodhatch, we cover Hall's Green (1 mile west), Sevenoaks Weald (1 mile north-west), Charcott (2 miles south-west), Goathurst Common (3 miles north-west) and Ide Hill (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles south-east) and Swanley (12 miles north).
What’s near Woodhatch
The nearest railway station is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Chiddingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Museum (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Woodhatch includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.