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Kenley New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Kenley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Gaps at new flashings
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Kenley
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. 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 survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and gaps at new flashings.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Kenley 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. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Kenley (CR8, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
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 before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Kenley homes and their roofs
The wider area around Kenley has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 3.3 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Kenley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Kenley, along with any off-street space.
Kenley is about 1 mile south-east of Purley, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Kenley, we can survey the roof. Our Greater London coverage includes Kenley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
New roof snagging in CR8 and CR2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Oaks Road, Park Road and Roke Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A22 close by, Kenley is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. We also cover the places around Kenley: Riddlesdown (1 mile north), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-east), Hamsey Green (1 mile east) and South Croydon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kenley
We work in homes and buildings around Dollypers Hill and Riddlesdown Collegiate and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Kenley itself: Kenley station. Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (3.4 miles north) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Kenley include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Towns and villages near Kenley
What else we do in Kenley
FAQs for Kenley
How do I find out if my home in Kenley is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Kenley?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Kenley?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to 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 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 as you book.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
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 send us an email when you are ready.