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New roof snagging in Little Chart Forstal, Kent
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Little Chart Forstal and across Kent.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters blocked by building debris
How new roof snagging works in Little Chart Forstal
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We are frequently asked to look into underlay ending short at the eaves and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, across new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
For a small place like Little Chart Forstal, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Little Chart Forstal (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Little Chart Forstal
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. Godinton House, about 2.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Chart Forstal. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Little Chart Forstal and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Little Chart Forstal is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
New roof snagging in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Little Chart Forstal include Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Chart Forstal
Around Little Chart Forstal, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan Inn And Former Stables and the streets around them. The closest station to Little Chart Forstal is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
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What else we do in Little Chart Forstal
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Pricing the remedial work
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Little Chart Forstal
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Older and listed buildings around Little Chart Forstal may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Little Chart Forstal
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older rural homes like those around Little Chart Forstal 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 cannot see is noted.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- 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 we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Questions from Little Chart Forstal
How do I find out if my home in Little Chart Forstal is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Little Chart Forstal?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Chart Forstal
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Little Chart Forstal
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters and on extension roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
If you let a flat or house near Charing station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs