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New roof snagging in Chilton, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Chilton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging in Chilton: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed missing or blocked roof ventilation and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Chilton, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Chilton (CT11, CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
Places near Chilton
What else we do in Chilton
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. A visit to a smaller place like Chilton is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
For a price for new roof snagging in Chilton, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Local roofs and buyers in Chilton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Chilton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will 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.
If you let a flat or house near Ramsgate station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Quex Park, about 3.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chilton. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Chilton is about 1 mile south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chilton and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of the CT11 and CT12 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Saxon Road, Downs Road and Edith Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Chilton include the A299, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Chilton include Pegwell (1 mile south), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Chilton
Around Chilton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chatham House Grammar School, The Belle Vue pub and Churchill House School With Railed Area. The nearest railway station is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.9 miles north) and Ramsgate Tunnels (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Questions from Chilton
Do you cover smaller places like Chilton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Chilton?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Chilton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is 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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Chilton
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
The streets around a church such as Church of St Laurence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
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.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.