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New Roof Snagging in Earlsfield
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Earlsfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Earlsfield
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and gaps at new flashings.
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. For a purchase in Earlsfield, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Earlsfield (SW18, SW17, SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Earlsfield: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Earlsfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Earlsfield?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Earlsfield?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What new roof snagging looks like in Earlsfield
Historic houses such as Fulham Palace, about 2.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Earlsfield goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Earlsfield station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Earlsfield is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Earlsfield is about 2 miles north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cover Earlsfield and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Earlsfield is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Every address in SW18, SW17 and SW19 is within our area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Burr Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road. We also cover Southfields (1 mile north-west), Summerstown (1 mile south), Wandsworth (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile south-east) and Tooting (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Earlsfield
Around Earlsfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hillcroft School, Southfields Academy and Leather Bottle pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Earlsfield itself: Earlsfield station. Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (0.8 miles north-west) and St James' Hospital (1 mile east). The countryside around Earlsfield includes Battersea Park Lake and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Earlsfield moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Do you need new roof snagging in Earlsfield?
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gaps at new flashings
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Divine, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Earlsfield
Landlords and letting agents in Earlsfield book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where it applies. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.