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Falconwood New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Falconwood? We carry out new roof snagging in Falconwood and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
Common questions in Falconwood
Is my home in Falconwood listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Falconwood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
About our new roof snagging in Falconwood
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’ve noticed debris left in gutters or valleys and verge tiles or slates not secured, we can find out what’s behind it.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Falconwood might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Falconwood (DA16, DA15, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Falconwood
Other services in Falconwood
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Do you need new roof snagging in Falconwood?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Untidy or loose verge details
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Bishop Ridley Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
Landlord and commercial surveys in Falconwood
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
New roof snagging in Falconwood: local notes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Falconwood is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses like Danson House, about 1 mile east, show how far back building in the area around Falconwood goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Welling station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For a London address like Falconwood, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Falconwood is about 2 miles north-east of Eltham, in Greater London. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Falconwood and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in DA16, DA15 and SE9 is within our area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Hook Lane, Gordon Road and Kent Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Falconwood: Blackfen (1 mile south), East Wickham (1 mile north), Avery Hill (1 mile south-west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile north-west) and New Eltham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Falconwood
In Falconwood, that means homes and buildings near The Plough and Harrow pub, Shoulder of Mutton Green and Harris Academy Falconwood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Welling station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east) and Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is The Tarn and Summer Hill.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Falconwood, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. 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.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers