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New roof snagging in Forestdale, Greater London
New roof snagging in Forestdale, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How new roof snagging works in Forestdale
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain and damage to lower roofs can let water through. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. If you’ve noticed underlay at the eaves left exposed and missing or blocked roof ventilation, we can find out what’s behind it.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in Forestdale could be any of them. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Forestdale, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
For a price for new roof snagging in Forestdale, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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New roof snagging around Forestdale
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Forestdale 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. About 0.9 miles north lies Addington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Forestdale has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Sanderstead station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. As a London address, Forestdale can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised. For an older house near a landmark like St Francis, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Anywhere in Forestdale, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
We work across CR0 and CR2 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue, and we cover them all. Other places close to Forestdale include Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Forestdale
Around Forestdale, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Ruskin College and Addington Park. For rail, the closest station is Sanderstead station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Forestdale include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Forestdale
Letting agents and landlords in Forestdale book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Nearby places to Forestdale
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Forestdale questions
How do I find out if my home in Forestdale is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Forestdale?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Forestdale as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges