Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Addington, Greater London
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Addington. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How new roof snagging works in Addington
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers, and people most often book us about poorly finished verges and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Addington 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Addington (CR0, CR2, BR4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Local roofs and buyers in Addington
With Addington Palace about 0.4 miles west, Addington sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Addington. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Addington is about 3 miles south-east of Ashburton, in Greater London. Surveys in Addington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Addington is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for new roof snagging. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CR0, CR2 and BR4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Lodge Lane, Falconwood Road and Addington Village Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Coney Hall (1 mile north), Forestdale (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile south-east) and Selsdon (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Addington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Addington Park and John Ruskin College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Wickham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include National Psychosis Unit (1.6 miles north) and St George's Walk (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
FAQs for Addington
Do you cover Addington?
Yes, Addington is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Addington?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London area like Addington, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why get it checked now?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Addington
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Prices for new roof snagging in Addington
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Addington
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If you own a rental within reach of West Wickham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top