Greater London · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Farthing Street
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Farthing Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Farthing Street: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover Farthing Street and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you’re buying a flat or house in Farthing Street, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Farthing Street
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Poorly finished verges
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you will get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
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What affects the price in Farthing Street
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Farthing Street we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Farthing Street, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Farthing Street
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. With Down House about 1 mile south, Farthing Street sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For a London address like Farthing Street, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. For landlords with property near Orpington station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Farthing Street and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Farthing Street is one of the places in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of BR6 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Farthing Street
In Farthing Street, that means homes and buildings near Darrick Wood School, South Park and The Queens Head pub. The closest station to Farthing Street is Orpington station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farthing Street include Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
Questions from Farthing Street
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Farthing Street?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
How do I find out if my home in Farthing Street is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you work in Farthing Street?
Yes. We survey roofs in Farthing Street and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
What new roof snagging does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.