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New roof snagging in Coombe, Greater London
New roof snagging in Coombe from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
What affects the price in Coombe
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
New roof snagging in Coombe
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Common reasons to book are tiles or slates sitting out of line and gaps at new flashings, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, like flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you are buying a flat or house in Coombe, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Coombe
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check before your warranty period ends
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Local roofs and buyers in Coombe
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Coombe has a long history of building, with Southside House about 1.4 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Norbiton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Parking in Coombe, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Christ Church New Malden, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Coombe, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
We work across the KT2, KT3 and SW20 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Coombe: Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Coombe
We work in homes and buildings around Canbury School, Coombe Girls' School and The Royal Oak Public House. The closest station to Coombe is Norbiton station, about 1 mile south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (1.8 miles west) and White Lodge Museum (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can be seen safely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a London area like Coombe, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Coombe
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Questions from Coombe
How do I find out if my home in Coombe is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Coombe?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.