Greater London · London and the South East
Hooley New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Hooley and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
What happens if roof problems are left?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
About our new roof snagging in Hooley
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. Common reasons to book are underlay not dressed into the gutter and gutters blocked by building debris, on flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and new-build homes.
In London, lots of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. For a purchase in Hooley, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hooley (CR5, RH1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hooley
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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.
Nearby places to Hooley
Other services in Hooley
Buying a home or a new roof in Hooley
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 Hooley is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Chipstead station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Hooley is about 2 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. If you are in Hooley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of CR5 and RH1 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Lane Avenue, Church Lane Drive and Brighton Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hooley: Netherne on-the-Hill (1 mile east), Merstham (2 miles south), Mugswell (2 miles south-west), Gatton (2 miles south) and South Merstham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (15 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Hooley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart pub and Shabden Park. For rail, the closest station is Chipstead station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (3.4 miles east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Hooley includes Colley Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Hooley
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hooley?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Hooley 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Hooley in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hooley and the rest of Greater London. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Hooley?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Hooley
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
For a London address like Hooley, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Hooley runs like any other.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Diary the defects period end date
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.