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Petts Wood New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Petts Wood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Petts Wood
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We’re often asked to look into cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, on new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in Petts Wood could be any of them. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Petts Wood (BR5, BR6, BR2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Petts Wood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Petts Wood?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Petts Wood is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Petts Wood?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
New roof snagging in Petts Wood: local notes
With Bromley Palace about 2.6 miles north-west, Petts Wood sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Petts Wood, along with any off-street space. For an older house near a landmark like St Francis Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Petts Wood is about 1 mile west of Orpington, in Greater London. In Petts Wood, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Petts Wood and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in BR5, BR6 and BR2 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Tent Peg Lane, Ryecroft Road and Beaumont Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Petts Wood include Crofton (1 mile south), Broom Hill (1 mile south-east), Southborough (1 mile west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-west) and Bromley Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover 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-west).
Landmarks near Petts Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jubilee Country Park, Bromley High School and Daylight Inn. Petts Wood has its own railway station: Petts Wood station. A little further out are Bridgeways Day Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Petts Wood
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in sooner rather than later.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
If you own a rental within reach of Petts Wood station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a London area like Petts Wood, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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 loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. 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 often older than it looks.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Petts Wood
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
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Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Petts Wood
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.