Medway · London and the South East
Chattenden New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Chattenden, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How new roof snagging works in Chattenden
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re often asked to look into gaps at new flashings and debris left in gutters or valleys, on replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Chattenden, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Chattenden (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Chattenden
Chattenden is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Strood station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 2.6 miles south-west, show how far back building around Chattenden goes. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Bookings from Chattenden are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Chattenden is one of the places in Medway where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME3 for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Chattenden, we cover Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Chattenden
Around Chattenden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Pier pub, The Hundred of Hoo Academy and Lower Lines Park. For rail, the closest station is Strood station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south) and Upnor Castle (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Chattenden include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Chattenden, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
FAQs for Chattenden
Will you come out to Chattenden?
Yes. Chattenden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chattenden?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Why act early in Chattenden
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chattenden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chattenden
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Chattenden
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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
For an older house near a landmark such as Bishop Gundulph Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chattenden
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.