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New roof snagging in Chegworth, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Chegworth. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
New roof snagging in Chegworth: what you get
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are verge tiles or slates not secured and signs of condensation in the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Chegworth may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Chegworth
With Leeds Castle about 0.9 miles west, Chegworth sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in Chegworth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME17. Other places close to Chegworth include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Chegworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Park Gate Inn. The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Chegworth includes Detling Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for new roof snagging in Chegworth, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Chegworth questions
Will you come out to Chegworth?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Chegworth listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Chegworth needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful 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 use the contact form when you are ready.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
When to book a survey in Chegworth
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters or damage lower roofs.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
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Also in Chegworth
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Diary the defects period end date
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.