Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Petham
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Petham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Poorly finished verges
How new roof snagging works in Petham
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We’re often asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and underlay ending short at the eaves, across new-build homes, replacement roofs and new flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Petham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Petham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Petham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Petham 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 carry out roof surveys in Petham?
Yes, Petham is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Why get it checked now?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. For older village homes like those around Petham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Petham
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Petham
Other services in Petham
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Petham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Prices for new roof snagging in Petham
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Petham
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you own a rental within reach of Chartham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Petham across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Petham, we cover Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Around Petham
Petham’s nearest station is Chartham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are checked.