Kent · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Little Chart, Kent
New roof snagging around Little Chart, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gaps at new flashings
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
New roof snagging in Little Chart
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Little 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 when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Little Chart (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
Signs you need new roof snagging in Little Chart
Owners frequently get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
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, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you will get the report
How we price new roof snagging
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
New roof snagging around Little Chart
About 2.6 miles south-east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Little Chart has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near Charing station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Little Chart, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Little Chart is one of the places in Kent we cover for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN27 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little Chart
Around Little Chart, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan Inn And Former Stables. For rail, the closest station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take 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 can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Little Chart
Will you come out to Little Chart?
Yes, Little Chart is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Little Chart in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.