Greater London · London and the South East
Shortlands New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Shortlands, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it is right.
New roof snagging in Shortlands: what you get
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Typical surveys look at poorly finished verges and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, across replacement roofs, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Shortlands could be any of them. Whether you are 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Also near Shortlands
What else we do in Shortlands
Common roof problems in Shortlands
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Poorly finished verges
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mark's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
New roof snagging around Shortlands
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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Shortlands has a long history of building, with Bromley Palace about 0.8 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Shortlands station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. As a London address, Shortlands can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Shortlands can all book new roof snagging. Our Greater London coverage includes Shortlands. You can also see our page for London.
All of BR2, BR1 and BR3 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Around Shortlands
In Shortlands, that means homes and buildings near The Richmal Crompton pub, Church House Gardens and Langley Park School for Girls, among other places. Shortlands’s nearest station is Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bromley Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Shortlands includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
What affects the price in Shortlands
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for new roof snagging in Shortlands, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shortlands
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Common questions in Shortlands
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shortlands?
Yes, Shortlands is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Shortlands?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.