Snagging Survey CT3

Snagging surveys in CT3 and the wider Kent area start from around £375 exc. VAT for a 2-bedroom property, rising to £450-550 for larger 4-5 bed homes. The national average is £445 per CompareMy Move 2026 data. Dandara's Fortuna Fields 3-bed homes (£399,995-£479,995) and Persimmon's Aylesham 3-bed properties (£312,000) both sit in the mid-range bracket. We provide an instant online quote based on your specific property size - get yours in under 60 seconds.

We cover the full CT3 postcode district - all four sectors. CT3 1 includes Wingham, Littlebourne, Preston, Wickhambreaux, Ickham, Staple, Goodnestone, Stourmouth, Bramling, and Shatterling. CT3 2 covers Ash near Sandwich. CT3 3 includes Aylesham, Adisham, and Ratling. CT3 4 covers Hersden, Hoath, Upstreet, Chislet, Stodmarsh, and Westmarsh. If you're unsure whether your village is covered, use our postcode checker or call us - CT3 is one of the largest rural postcode districts in Kent at 52 square miles, and we have inspectors local to the area.

A typical 3-bedroom semi-detached (such as those at Fortuna Fields or Persimmon Aylesham) takes 3-4 hours on site. Larger 4-5 bed detached homes (such as the Penshurst at Fortuna Fields at £655,000) take 4-5 hours. Rural CT3 properties with significant garden areas, garages, and outbuildings may take longer. We spend time on external elevations, roof space, and garden drainage, which are particularly important on Kent rural sites.

Yes - Aylesham (CT3 3) is one of the most active new build markets in CT3, and we have completed snagging surveys at the Persimmon Aylesham Village development. Aylesham is a former colliery settlement with coal mining history beneath some parts of the village - a site-specific consideration we note in our reports where relevant. Moat's Bluebell Grove shared ownership scheme, launching summer 2026, is also in our coverage area.

Chalk is the underlying bedrock across most of CT3. For established properties, chalk is generally stable. For new builds, the key concern is whether ground investigation has been carried out adequately before development - particularly near any historical chalk workings or dene-holes (ancient chalk mine shafts common in the Canterbury district). Our snagging inspectors look for signs of differential settlement: uneven floor levels, sticking doors and windows, and stair-step cracking at corners. We flag any such findings and recommend specialist investigation where warranted.

Many rural CT3 villages including Goodnestone, Staple, Wickhambreaux, Stodmarsh, Hoath, and the smaller hamlets are not connected to mains drainage. Some new builds in these locations use sewage treatment plants (STPs) rather than septic tanks. Our inspectors check that private drainage systems have been correctly installed, that access chambers are positioned correctly, and that the developer has provided proper documentation for the system. Septic tanks must comply with the 2020 General Binding Rules (or have an environmental permit) - we note any gaps in documentation in the report.

The ideal time is in the two to three weeks before your legal completion date - this allows you to inspect the finished property but still gives you leverage with the developer before funds change hands. If you've already moved in, you have a two-year defects period under your NHBC Buildmark or similar new build warranty, so it's still worth booking. Many CT3 buyers wait until they receive a completion date from Dandara or Persimmon and then book immediately. We can often accommodate bookings at short notice in the CT3 area.

You receive a full photographic PDF report within 48 hours of the inspection. The report lists every defect with photos, grid references to the room or elevation, and a severity rating. You hand the report to your site manager and ask them to work through the schedule. Developers like Dandara and Persimmon have dedicated customer care teams who manage the completion of snagging items. If you want us to re-inspect after the work is done to confirm it has been properly remediated, we offer a follow-up visit at a reduced rate.