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New roof snagging in Chessington, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Chessington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
About our new roof snagging in Chessington
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into 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 underlay at the eaves left exposed and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, across ridges and verges, replacement roofs and new-build homes.
London terraces and converted houses frequently share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in Chessington, that shapes what can be checked: we inspect what we are given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. If it is a flat, the lease typically sets out who is responsible for the roof.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Chessington (KT9, KT19, KT6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Chessington
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
For a price for new roof snagging in Chessington, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
When to book a survey in Chessington
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Poorly finished verges
Parking in Chessington, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Surveys in Chessington can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful 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 email us whenever suits you.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Chessington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chessington?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Chessington is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Chessington is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
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 is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point, so we check them closely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Why act early in Chessington
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. Any roof job in Chessington means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
New roof snagging around Chessington
The wider area around Chessington has a long history of building, with Fitznells Manor about 2.2 miles east. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Chessington North station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Chessington is about 2 miles north-west of Epsom, in Greater London. Surveys in Chessington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Chessington is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across KT9, KT19 and KT6 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Elm Road, Cox Lane and Moor Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A243 close by, Chessington is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. Other places close to Chessington include Horton (1 mile south), Old Malden (2 miles north-east), Tolworth (2 miles north-east), Surbiton (2 miles north) and Worcester Park (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (13 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Around Chessington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shrewsbury House School, Chessington Community College and Horton Country Park. There is a railway station in Chessington itself: Chessington North station. Nearby you will also find Tolworth Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and Bonesgate Open Space.