Kent · London and the South East
Chilham New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Chilham and across Kent.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
About our new roof snagging in Chilham
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 be seen safely including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. We’re frequently asked to look into vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and underlay ending short at the eaves, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
For a small place like Chilham, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Chilham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Chilham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- 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 safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
What new roof snagging looks like in Chilham
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landlords with a home close to Chilham station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Chilham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
All of CT4 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like The Street, The Square and Bagham Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Chilham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Woolpack Inn and Broadham Down. Chilham has its own railway station: Chilham station. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Chilham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Chilham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Interlocking tiles need to sit neatly in line. We note any that look out of place.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When to book a survey in Chilham
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Common questions in Chilham
Do you cover smaller places like Chilham?
Yes, Chilham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Chilham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.