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New Roof Snagging in Bromley Common
Independent new roof snagging in Bromley Common. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bromley Common
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
New roof snagging in Bromley Common: what you get
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof frequently joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters. For a purchase or a new roof in Bromley Common, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease typically says who looks after the roof.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bromley Common (BR2, BR1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London area like Bromley Common, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
New roof snagging around Bromley Common
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. Historic houses like Bromley Palace, about 1.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Bromley Common goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Bickley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Bromley Common.
Bromley Common is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. In Bromley Common, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Bromley Common and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BR2 and BR1 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Pope Road, Crown Lane and Church Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Bromley Common: Southborough (1 mile north-east), Hayes (1 mile south-west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-east), Shortlands (2 miles north-west) and Keston (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Bromley Common
Around Bromley Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Norman Park, The Chequers Public House and Bishop Justus CofE School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bickley station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bridgeways Day Hospital (under half a mile east) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Bromley Common includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
Why get it checked now?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Bromley Common
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Bromley Common
How do I find out if my home in Bromley Common is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bromley Common?
It can be, so it is useful to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
How do I book a survey in Bromley Common?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Bromley Common
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gutters blocked by building debris
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see