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New roof snagging in Brasted Chart, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Brasted Chart, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
About our new roof snagging in Brasted Chart
Roof work frequently leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you are worried about signs of condensation in the roof space and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Brasted Chart could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Brasted Chart (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Brasted Chart homes and their roofs
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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Quebec House about 1.2 miles west, Brasted Chart sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Brasted Chart. If you let a flat or house near Sevenoaks station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Brasted Chart is about 4 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. We cover Brasted Chart and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TN16. Whether your property is on Chart Lane and Pipers Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Brasted (1 mile north), Toy's Hill (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile north-east), Ide Hill (2 miles south-east) and Goathurst Common (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Orpington (8 miles north), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), Streatham (15 miles north-west), Bromley (10 miles north) and West Norwood (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Brasted Chart
The closest station to Brasted Chart is Sevenoaks station, about 3.6 miles east. A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3.3 miles west). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Brasted Chart runs like any other.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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.
What we are asked to look at in Brasted Chart
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Martin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Any roof job in Brasted Chart means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in Brasted Chart
Is Brasted Chart in the area you cover?
Yes, Brasted Chart is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Brasted Chart as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Brasted Chart is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.