Greater London · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Bickley
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Bickley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Bickley
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. If you are worried about tiles or slates sitting out of line and signs of condensation in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In London, plenty of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, like flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you are buying a flat or house in Bickley, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Bickley (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Bickley
The wider area around Bickley has a long history of building, with Bromley Palace about 1.1 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Bickley station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Take an older house close to Church of St George: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. As a London address, Bickley can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book.
Bickley is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging in Bickley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Bickley. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BR1, BR2 and BR7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Widmore (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Bickley
In Bickley, that means homes and buildings near Bird In Hand Public House, Holy Trinity College Bromley and Jubilee Country Park. Bickley has its own railway station: Bickley station. A little further out are Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.5 miles south-west) and The Mall (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves so water drains away. We check it where it’s visible.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What affects the price in Bickley
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Questions from Bickley
Is Bickley in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Bickley listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we check everything we can see safely.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Surveys in Bickley can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.