Greater London · London and the South East
Erith New Roof Snagging
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Erith from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Surveys in Erith can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You tell us 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.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
New roof snagging in Erith
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. Typical surveys look at underlay not dressed into the gutter and gaps at new flashings, across new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers.
In London, plenty 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. If you’re buying a flat or house in Erith, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Erith
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
For landlords with property near Erith station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report
Buying a home or a new roof in Erith
With Hall Place and Gardens about 2.3 miles south, Erith sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For a London address like Erith, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Take an older house close to Christ Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Erith is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Erith is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
New roof snagging in DA8, DA17 and DA7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Erith
Typical jobs here are in homes near Trinity School, The Cross Keys pub and Erith School and the streets around them. Erith has its own railway station: Erith station. Other landmarks nearby include Erith Museum (under half a mile east) and Erith and District Hospital (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Erith include Crossness Nature Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Erith
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Erith: your questions answered
Do you cover Erith?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Erith is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Erith listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
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How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are looked at.