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New Roof Snagging in Three Chimneys
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Three Chimneys, with photos and a written report.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Three Chimneys
Replacing a roof costs a lot, 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 that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We are often asked to look into gutters blocked by building debris and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, on ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Three Chimneys, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Three Chimneys (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Three Chimneys
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Three Chimneys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Three Chimneys
Flashings are a common source of snags. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Three Chimneys, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Three Chimneys
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For any home in Three Chimneys, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Three Chimneys is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Three Chimneys as part of our work across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN27 for new roof snagging. Local streets include Hareplain Road and Sissinghurst Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Hareplain (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile east), Curteis' Corner (2 miles east), Standen (2 miles north-east) and Lashenden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Three Chimneys
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Chimneys Public House, among other places. The closest station to Three Chimneys is Headcorn station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.3 miles west).
Useful tips for Three Chimneys property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Common questions in Three Chimneys
Is Three Chimneys in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Three Chimneys as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Three Chimneys?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. Outbuildings and barns around Three Chimneys are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.