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New roof snagging in Charlton, Surrey
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags around Charlton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Poorly finished verges
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How new roof snagging works in Charlton
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about tiles or slates sitting out of line and gutters blocked by building debris.
For a small place like Charlton, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Charlton (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Charlton
Landlords, agents and building managers in Charlton and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Why get it checked now?
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Around Charlton, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Charlton
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Charlton questions
How do I find out if my home in Charlton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Charlton in the area you cover?
Yes, Charlton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Charlton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe and check for damage left by the job.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Charlton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you need new roof snagging in Charlton?
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Look out for signs like these:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you own a rental within reach of Upper Halliford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Charlton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Also near Charlton
Also in Charlton
Roof by roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it can be seen.
Buying a home or a new roof in Charlton
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses like Hampton Court Palace, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Charlton goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. From houses to flats and shops in Charlton, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Charlton is one of the places in Surrey we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
New roof snagging in TW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Charlton, we cover Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
What’s near Charlton
In Charlton, that means homes and buildings near Sunbury Manor School, The Bishop Wand Church of England School and Sunbury Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.