Kent · London and the South East
Charing Hill New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Charing Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
New roof snagging in Charing Hill
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’ve noticed damage to other parts of the building and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Charing Hill, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Charing Hill (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Charing Hill: local notes
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 4.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Charing Hill goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Charing Hill as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charing Hill
We work in homes and buildings around King's Head Public House and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods. The nearest railway station is Charing station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
Charing Hill: your questions answered
Will you come out to Charing Hill?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charing Hill?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- How the roof will perform for years to come
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Charing Hill
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Common roof problems in Charing Hill
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
If you let a flat or house near Charing station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
Nearby places to Charing Hill
What else we do in Charing Hill
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Charing Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree what to focus on, like 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.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.