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New roof snagging in Downham, Greater London
We carry out new roof snagging in Downham and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging in Downham
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. If you’re worried about underlay at the eaves left exposed and broken coverings left on a new roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges alike.
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 Downham, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Downham
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Questions from Downham
Is my home in Downham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Downham?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you cover Downham?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Downham.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Downham moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Local roofs and buyers in Downham
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Downham has a long history of building, with Bromley Palace about 1.7 miles south-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Grove Park station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Take an older house close to St Barnabas: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Downham, along with any off-street space.
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Downham, we can come and survey your property. Downham is one of the places in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for London.
We work across the BR1, SE6 and SE12 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Downham
We work in homes and buildings around Holy Trinity College Bromley, Downham Fields and Bonus Pastor Catholic College and the streets around them. The closest station to Downham is Grove Park station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Glades (1.6 miles south) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Downham includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.