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Coulsdon New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Coulsdon and the rest of Greater London. We survey seven days a week.
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging in Coulsdon: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed gaps at new flashings and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in Coulsdon could be any of them. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Coulsdon (CR5, CR8, CR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Coulsdon: local notes
Nonsuch Mansion, about 4.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coulsdon. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. 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.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Coulsdon, along with any off-street space. For landlords with property near Coulsdon South station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Coulsdon is about 13 miles south of London, in Greater London. Roofs in Coulsdon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in CR5, CR8 and CR3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Hadleigh Grove, Farthing Way and Dobson Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Coulsdon on the B276 and B2030, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Woodcote (1 mile north), Old Coulsdon (1 mile south-east), Woodmansterne (1 mile west), Chipstead (1 mile south-west) and Purley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north), City of Westminster (14 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (15 miles north) and Shoreditch (15 miles north).
Around Coulsdon
We work in homes and buildings around Dollypers Hill, Coulsdon Sixth Form College and The Pembroke pub, among other places. Coulsdon has its own railway station: Coulsdon South station. A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
Prices for new roof snagging in Coulsdon
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In Coulsdon, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Nearby places to Coulsdon
More services for Coulsdon
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Coulsdon and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Coulsdon: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Coulsdon?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Coulsdon as anywhere else.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Coulsdon?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like 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 is disturbed.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
When to book a survey in Coulsdon
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Take an older house close to St Andrew's Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID