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New roof snagging in Charlton, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Charlton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
New roof snagging in Charlton
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Typical surveys look at broken coverings left on a new roof and gaps at new flashings, on replacement roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you’re buying a flat or house in Charlton, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Charlton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Charlton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Charlton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Charlton?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check before your warranty period ends
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Charlton
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 1.9 miles west lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around Charlton has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Landlords with a home close to Charlton station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as St Catherine Labouré, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Charlton can all book new roof snagging. Charlton is one of the places in Greater London we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Every address in SE7 and SE18 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Charlton include New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Charlton
In Charlton, that means homes and buildings near Charlton Park, Wildwood Montessori School and Royal Greenwich Trust School. There’s a railway station in Charlton itself: Charlton station. A little further out are British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Gilbert's Pit.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Why act early in Charlton
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Charlton
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Also in Charlton
Signs you need new roof snagging in Charlton
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
As a London address, Charlton can be tricky for parking: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Details hidden from sight
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys