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New Roof Snagging in Shalmsford Street
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Shalmsford Street, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters blocked by building debris
About our new roof snagging in Shalmsford Street
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you are worried about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and missing or blocked roof ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes alike.
Houses in smaller places like Shalmsford Street can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Shalmsford Street (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shalmsford Street homes and their roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near Chartham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Shalmsford Street is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove. We also cover the places around Shalmsford Street: Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Shalmsford Street
In Shalmsford Street, that means homes and buildings near The Artichoke Inn and Broadham Down and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chartham station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shalmsford Street include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Towns and villages near Shalmsford Street
Also in Shalmsford Street
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check the roof before you pay in full
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. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We look at it where it can be seen.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can safely be seen.
Why act early in Shalmsford Street
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around Shalmsford Street, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Shalmsford Street is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Shalmsford Street
Is my home in Shalmsford Street listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Shalmsford Street?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
When to book a survey in Shalmsford Street
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the loft space.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.