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New roof snagging in Avery Hill, Greater London
New roof snagging across Avery Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Avery Hill homes and their roofs
About 1.2 miles west lies Eltham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Avery Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. If your home in Avery Hill is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Holy Trinity, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Falconwood station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Avery Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Eltham, in Greater London. We visit Avery Hill as part of our work across Greater London. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in SE9, DA15 and DA16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Bexley Road, Glenure Road and Perpins Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Avery Hill on the A210, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Blackfen (1 mile east), Eltham (1 mile south-west), New Eltham (1 mile south), Falconwood (1 mile north-east) and Well Hall (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Avery Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shoulder of Mutton Green and Alderwood Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Falconwood station, about 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Metropolitan Police Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Avery Hill include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
New roof snagging in Avery Hill: what you get
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about debris left in gutters or valleys and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
In London, plenty of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you’re buying a flat or house in Avery Hill, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Avery Hill (SE9, DA15, DA16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In Avery Hill, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why act early in Avery Hill
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In Avery Hill, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we are asked to look at in Avery Hill
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Poorly finished verges
As a London address, Avery Hill can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are looked at closely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Avery Hill: your questions answered
Is my home in Avery Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Avery Hill?
Yes, Avery Hill is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.