Kent · London and the South East
Charlton-in-Dover New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Charlton-in-Dover and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
Your questions about new roof snagging in Charlton-in-Dover
How do I find out if my home in Charlton-in-Dover is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How new roof snagging works in Charlton-in-Dover
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it is visible as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’ve noticed broken coverings left on a new roof and debris left in gutters or valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Charlton-in-Dover can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Charlton-in-Dover (CT16, CT17, CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Charlton-in-Dover?
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Landlords with a home close to Dover Priory station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. A visit to Charlton-in-Dover is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- 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.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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New roof snagging in Charlton-in-Dover: local notes
Charlton-in-Dover is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in Charlton-in-Dover and the rest of Kent. Charlton-in-Dover is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT16, CT17 and CT15 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A256, Charlton-in-Dover is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. If you’re just outside Charlton-in-Dover, we cover Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charlton-in-Dover
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dover Grammar School for Girls, St Edmund's Catholic School and The Red Lion pub. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (within half a mile south). For a walk, there is Dover Western Heights.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Prices for new roof snagging in Charlton-in-Dover
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We look at it where it can be seen.
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.