Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Chartham
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Chartham and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Poorly finished verges
How new roof snagging works in Chartham
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. Common reasons to book are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, across new flat roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Being in a small place like Chartham makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Chartham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Chartham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Chartham
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Somewhere as small as Chartham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
New roof snagging around Chartham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Chartham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Chartham and the surrounding area. Chartham is one of the places in Kent where we work.
We survey roofs across the CT4 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, River Court and The Green. We also cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
What’s near Chartham
Around Chartham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near No Man's Orchard and The Artichoke Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Chartham itself: Chartham station. A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chartham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Book snagging before the final payment
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Chartham
How do I find out if my home in Chartham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Chartham?
Yes, Chartham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.