Kent · London and the South East
Great Chart New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Great Chart, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Great Chart
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or blocked roof ventilation and broken coverings left on a new roof.
For a small place like Great Chart, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Great Chart (TN23)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Great Chart
The wider area around Great Chart has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 1.1 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Great Chart, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
New roof snagging in TN23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Great Chart, we cover Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
What’s near Great Chart
We work in homes and buildings around The Little Black Dog pub, Ashford Community Woodland and John Wallis Academy. The closest station to Great Chart is Ashford International station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Great Chart include Orlestone Forest.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Chart
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.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Questions from Great Chart
Will you come out to Great Chart?
Yes, Great Chart is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Chart?
Yes, Great Chart is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Places near Great Chart
What else we do in Great Chart
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Book snagging before the final payment
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Great Chart can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.