Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Chestfield
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Chestfield, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters blocked by building debris
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a small place like Chestfield, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Chestfield
Our snagging inspections cover Chestfield and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Typical surveys look at poorly finished verges and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, across replacement roofs, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Chestfield, 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. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Chestfield (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need new roof snagging in Chestfield?
Most homeowners cannot get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
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FAQs for Chestfield
Is Chestfield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is the coastal weather around Chestfield hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Chestfield is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you climb onto every 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Buying a home or a new roof in Chestfield
Chestfield lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. 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 let a flat or house near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Chestfield is about 1 mile east of Whitstable, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Chestfield, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: CT5. That includes homes and businesses on Maydowns Road, Chestfield Road and Woodvale Avenue and the roads around them. Main roads around Chestfield include the A2990, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Chestfield: Swalecliffe (1 mile north), Tankerton (1 mile north-west), Radfall (1 mile south), West End (1 mile east) and Whitstable (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Around Chestfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough pub and The Whitstable School. There is a railway station in Chestfield itself: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chestfield include West Blean and Thornden Woods.