Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Anerley, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Anerley, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Why get it checked now?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. 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.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Anerley
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
New roof snagging in Anerley: what you get
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about untidy or loose verge details and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Anerley 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. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Anerley (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Anerley
What else we do in Anerley
What we’re asked to look at in Anerley
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Parking in Anerley, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Details hidden from sight
- Pricing the remedial work
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
New roof snagging around Anerley
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Anerley is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Kingswood House, about 1.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Anerley goes. 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.
Take an older house close to St Paul's: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Anerley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Anerley is about 2 miles north-east of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Anerley, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
New roof snagging in SE20, SE19 and SE26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Maple Road, Padua Road and Genoa Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Penge (1 mile east), Crystal Palace (1 mile north), Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Near you in Anerley
Around Anerley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crystal Palace School, Crystal Palace Dinosaurs and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, among other places. There is a railway station in Anerley itself: Anerley station. A little further out are Crystal Palace Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Whitgift Centre (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Anerley includes Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Anerley 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.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Questions from Anerley
Is Anerley in the area you cover?
Yes, Anerley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Anerley as anywhere else.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Anerley?
Sometimes, yes. If Anerley has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.