Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Chainhurst
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Chainhurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
How new roof snagging works in Chainhurst
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Common reasons to book are underlay at the eaves left exposed and gutters blocked by building debris, on new flat roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like Chainhurst are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Chainhurst (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Chainhurst?
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
For landlords with property near Marden station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens if roof problems are left?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. For older village homes like those around Chainhurst, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
More services for Chainhurst
New roof snagging around Chainhurst
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Around Chainhurst, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Chainhurst is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Chainhurst as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Chainhurst.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Raynham Villas and Hunton Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Hunton (1 mile north-west), Benover (2 miles north-west), Congelow (2 miles north-west), Coxheath (2 miles north) and Yalding (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Tonbridge (9 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Around Chainhurst
The nearest railway station is Marden station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Oakwood Hospital (4.6 miles north).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chainhurst
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Chainhurst
Is Chainhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Chainhurst listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- What’s under the new coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Chainhurst
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Chainhurst needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.