Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Kennington, Greater London
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Kennington. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
How new roof snagging works in Kennington
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, 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 photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and poorly finished verges.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door. For a purchase or a new roof in Kennington, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease usually says who looks after the roof.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Kennington (SW8, SW1P, SE11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Kennington
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 1.7 miles north-west lies Buckingham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Kennington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Vauxhall station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Kennington is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Calvary Church of God in Christ, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Kennington is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. Kennington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Kennington is one of the places in Greater London where we work.
Surveys in SW8, SW1P and SE11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road. Kennington sits on or near the A203 and A3204, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Oval (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Kennington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Peter's School, Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School and Lambeth Palace Library and the streets around them. You will also find Crown and Thistle pub (less than half a mile south-west) and Vauxhall Park (within half a mile north-west). Kennington has its own railway station: Vauxhall station. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (2.2 miles north) and Type Museum (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
Useful tips for Kennington property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for new stains after a downpour
The report lists each snag with photos and written recommendations. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Kennington moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Nearby places to Kennington
Also in Kennington
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kennington and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Kennington
How do I find out if my home in Kennington is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kennington?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Kennington is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.