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New roof snagging in Kidbrooke, Greater London
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Kidbrooke, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a visit in Kidbrooke, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
How new roof snagging works in Kidbrooke
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay ending short at the eaves and broken coverings left on a new roof.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof often joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters. For a purchase or a new roof in Kidbrooke, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it’s a flat, the lease typically sets out who is responsible for the roof.
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.
- Where
- Kidbrooke (SE3, SE9, SE18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Kidbrooke: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kidbrooke?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Kidbrooke?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Kidbrooke
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you need new roof snagging in Kidbrooke?
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Untidy or loose verge details
For an older house near a landmark like St Barnabas, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kidbrooke
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Local roofs and buyers in Kidbrooke
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Kidbrooke has a long history of building, with Eltham Palace about 1.3 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For a London address like Kidbrooke, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day. Landlords with a home close to Kidbrooke station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Kidbrooke is about 2 miles north of Eltham, in Greater London. Kidbrooke gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Greater London coverage includes Kidbrooke and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the SE3, SE9 and SE18 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Brome Road, Briset Road and Nesbit Road. We also cover the places around Kidbrooke: Well Hall (1 mile south-east), Shooter's Hill (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile south), Horn Park (1 mile south-west) and Blackheath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Kidbrooke
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thomas Tallis School, The Halley Academy and Eltham Common, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kidbrooke station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brook General Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.