Kent · London and the South East
Cudham New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Cudham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Cudham: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover Cudham and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’ve noticed gaps at new flashings and gutters blocked by building debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Cudham are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
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.
- Location
- Cudham (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Cudham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Cudham homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Down House, about 1.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Cudham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Chelsfield station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Cudham and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Cudham and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in TN14 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Cudham, we cover Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Cudham
Around Cudham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School and The Blacksmith's Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Cudham is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Cudham includes Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
What affects the price in Cudham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- What’s under the new coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Cudham
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
FAQs for Cudham
Do you cover smaller places like Cudham?
Yes, Cudham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Cudham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will give you an idea as you book.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.