Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Snoll Hatch, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Snoll Hatch, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Snoll Hatch
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is frequently not the individual flat owner. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. Common reasons to book are chimney mortar that has eroded and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Snoll Hatch are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Snoll Hatch (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Snoll Hatch: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Snoll Hatch?
Yes, Snoll Hatch is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Snoll Hatch is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Snoll Hatch
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Old Soar Manor, about 4.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Snoll Hatch. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Beltring station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Snoll Hatch is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We survey roofs in Snoll Hatch as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Snoll Hatch Road and Addlestead Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Snoll Hatch, we cover East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Little Mill (1 mile west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east) and Beltring (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Snoll Hatch
Around Snoll Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Merry Boys pub. The closest station to Snoll Hatch is Beltring station, about 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (4.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Snoll Hatch, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Around Snoll Hatch, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Snoll Hatch
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.