Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Chartham Hatch, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Chartham Hatch. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging in Chartham Hatch
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. Common reasons to book are verge tiles or slates not secured and debris left in gutters or valleys, across new-build homes, new flat roofs and replacement roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Chartham Hatch may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Chartham Hatch (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere as small as Chartham Hatch, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
New roof snagging around Chartham Hatch
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Chartham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. In Chartham Hatch, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Chartham Hatch is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Near you in Chartham Hatch
Around Chartham Hatch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Royal Oak Public House and No Man's Orchard and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chartham station, roughly 1 mile south. Other landmarks nearby include Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Your questions about new roof snagging in Chartham Hatch
Is Chartham Hatch in the area you cover?
Yes, Chartham Hatch is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Chartham Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.