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New roof snagging in Keston, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Keston. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Signs you need new roof snagging in Keston
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
For landlords with property near Hayes (Kent) station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
New roof snagging in Keston: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. If you’ve noticed signs of condensation in the roof space and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and flashings and valleys alike.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Keston might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Keston (BR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are looked at closely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Towns and villages near Keston
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Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Keston
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Local roofs and buyers in Keston
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 2.2 miles south-east lies Down House, a reminder of how long the area around Keston has been built on. 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.
As a London address, Keston can be tricky for parking: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised. The streets around a church such as Keston Parish Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Keston is about 3 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Keston. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the BR2 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets like Church Road, Greys Park Close and Heathfield Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Nash (1 mile west), Farthing Street (1 mile south-east), Locksbottom (1 mile north-east), Leaves Green (2 miles south) and Hayes (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
What’s near Keston
In Keston, that means homes and buildings near South Park, Ravens Wood School and The Greyhound pub, among other places. The closest station to Keston is Hayes (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal University Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.5 miles north). Not far away are West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Summer Hill.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Keston moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
FAQs for Keston
How do I find out if my home in Keston is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Keston in the area you cover?
Yes, Keston is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Keston as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts 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 send us an email.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.