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New Roof Snagging in East Dulwich
New roof snagging in East Dulwich, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
New roof snagging in East Dulwich
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, 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. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters blocked by building debris and poorly finished verges, across new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in East Dulwich might be any of these. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- East Dulwich (SE5, SE22, SE15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in East Dulwich
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buying a home or a new roof in East Dulwich
With Kingswood House about 2.2 miles south, East Dulwich sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in East Dulwich is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near East Dulwich station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For a London address like East Dulwich, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. If you live in an older home near The Latter Rain Outpouring Revival Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
East Dulwich is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. East Dulwich is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small.
New roof snagging in SE5, SE22 and SE15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Rye Lane, Wren Road and Adys Road. Being close to the A2214 and A2215, East Dulwich is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Denmark Hill (1 mile north-west), Herne Hill (1 mile south-west), Dulwich Village (1 mile south), Camberwell (1 mile north) and Peckham (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
Landmarks near East Dulwich
Around East Dulwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox on the Hill pub, The Charter School East Dulwich and The Charter School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in East Dulwich itself: East Dulwich station. Nearby you’ll also find House of Dreams Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around East Dulwich includes Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: 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. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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FAQs for East Dulwich
Do you cover East Dulwich?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in East Dulwich?
Parking in East Dulwich, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
How do I book a survey in East Dulwich?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.