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New roof snagging in Chitty, Kent
New roof snagging in Chitty, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging in Chitty: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and debris left in gutters or valleys, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs.
Being in a small place like Chitty makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Chitty (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Chitty, access is often the only tricky part. 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 with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Chitty: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chitty, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Chitty is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Chitty
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you own a rental within reach of Herne Bay station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Towns and villages near Chitty
What else we do in Chitty
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chitty
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Around Chitty, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- A report with photographs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
New roof snagging in Chitty: local notes
Chitty lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. If you are in Chitty, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Chitty is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Chitty include Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Around Chitty
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Grove Ferry Picnic Area. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.