Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Biggin Hill, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Biggin Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
What we are asked to look at in Biggin Hill
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gaps at new flashings
If you live in an older home near St Mark's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
- When you will get the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How new roof snagging works in Biggin Hill
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 written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’ve noticed offcuts and broken tiles left behind and poorly finished verges, we can find out what’s behind it.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. That matters for anyone buying in Biggin Hill or checking a new roof there: only the parts we are given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease usually says who looks after the roof.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Biggin Hill (TN16, BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Biggin Hill
About 1.7 miles north-east lies Down House, a reminder of how long the area around Biggin Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Biggin Hill, along with any off-street space. If you own a rental within reach of Woldingham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Biggin Hill is about 6 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Biggin Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Biggin Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the TN16 and BR6 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Rushdene Walk, Mount Pleasant and Stock Hill, all of which we cover. You’ll find Biggin Hill on the A233, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Biggin Hill: Aperfield (1 mile south-east), Luxted (1 mile north-east), Berry's Green (1 mile east), Single Street (1 mile east) and Leaves Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (6 miles north-east) and Wimbledon (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Biggin Hill
In Biggin Hill, that means homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School. The nearest railway station is Woldingham station, roughly 3.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Questions from Biggin Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Biggin Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Biggin Hill in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Biggin Hill is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
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.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong and get a careful look.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a visit in Biggin Hill, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- 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.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Keep warranty papers safe
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.