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New roof snagging in Pratt's Bottom, Greater London
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Pratt's Bottom. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Poorly finished verges
- Damage to other parts of the building
How new roof snagging works in Pratt's Bottom
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. Common reasons to book are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and underlay ending short at the eaves, across flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and replacement roofs.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Pratt's Bottom might be any of these. 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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What new roof snagging looks like in Pratt's Bottom
The wider area around Pratt's Bottom has a long history of building, with Down House about 2.7 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Pratt's Bottom. For an older house near a landmark such as All Souls' Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Pratt's Bottom, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Greater London, we cover Pratt's Bottom and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BR6 and TN14 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close. If you are just outside Pratt's Bottom, we cover Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Pratt's Bottom
We work in homes and buildings around Hewitt's Chalk Bank and Green Street Green Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Knockholt station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
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Pratt's Bottom: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Pratt's Bottom?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Pratt's Bottom?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Pratt's Bottom?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Pratt's Bottom moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Pratt's Bottom
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For landlords with property near Knockholt station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover