Greater London · London and the South East
Copse Hill New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Copse Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Landlords, agents and block managers in Copse Hill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
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 around your tenants.
New roof snagging in Copse Hill: what you get
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Common reasons to book are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, across new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
In London, lots 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. For a purchase in Copse Hill, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Copse Hill (SW20, SW19)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a visit in Copse Hill, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Copse Hill homes and their roofs
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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home 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. With Southside House about 0.2 miles south, Copse Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Raynes Park station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Christ Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Copse Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging in Copse Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Greater London coverage includes Copse Hill. There is also a page for London.
Surveys in SW20 and SW19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Camp Road, Almer Road and Mckay Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Copse Hill, we cover Crooked Billet (1 mile north-east), Bushey Mead (1 mile south-east), Motspur Park (1 mile south-west), Wimbledon (1 mile north-east) and Raynes Park (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Around Copse Hill
Around Copse Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Norwegian School in London, Crooked Billet pub and Ursuline Preparatory School. Copse Hill’s nearest station is Raynes Park station, about 0.6 miles south. A little further out are Wimbledon Museum (0.8 miles north-east) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (within half a mile west). Not far away are Kew Gardens Lake and Henman Hill.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
Places near Copse Hill
Also in Copse Hill
Do you need new roof snagging in Copse Hill?
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Parking in Copse Hill, 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.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Questions from Copse Hill
How do I find out if my home in Copse Hill is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Copse Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Copse Hill is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
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. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.