Kent · London and the South East
Crockenhill New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in Crockenhill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
About our new roof snagging in Crockenhill
Our snagging inspections cover Crockenhill and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is looked at including by drone where it applies. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey new-build homes, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
For a small place like Crockenhill, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Crockenhill (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crockenhill
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. For an older or listed building in a place like Crockenhill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
New roof snagging around Crockenhill
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses like Lullingstone Castle, about 2.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Crockenhill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of All Souls are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Swanley station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Crockenhill is about 2 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. In Crockenhill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Crockenhill is one of the places in Kent where we work for new roof snagging. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
All of BR8 is covered for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Church Road, Old Chapel Road and Sounds Lodge and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Crockenhill, we cover Kevington (1 mile west), Swanley (1 mile north-east), Well Hill (2 miles south), Derry Downs (2 miles west) and Maypole (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Crockenhill
Around Crockenhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Orchards Academy. The nearest railway station is Swanley station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles west) and Orpington Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s The Warren and Summer Hill.
Prices for new roof snagging in Crockenhill
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Questions from Crockenhill
Will you come out to Crockenhill?
Yes, Crockenhill is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is Crockenhill in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Crockenhill as anywhere else.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crockenhill
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Crockenhill needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are looked at closely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a close look.