Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Charing Heath, Kent
New roof snagging across Charing Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
Common questions in Charing Heath
Is my home in Charing Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Charing Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Charing Heath is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How new roof snagging works in Charing Heath
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. If you are worried about cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes alike.
Being in a small place like Charing Heath makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Charing Heath (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Charing Heath: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Godinton House about 4.7 miles south-east, Charing Heath sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Charing Heath. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN27 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Charing Heath, we cover Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Charing Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
How it works
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 usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Charing Heath frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Charing Heath
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Charing Heath
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Landlords with a home close to Charing station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Leave it or get it looked at?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Around Charing Heath, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Charing Heath
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.