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New roof snagging in Lewisham, Greater London
We carry out new roof snagging in Lewisham and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Pricing the remedial work
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
About our new roof snagging in Lewisham
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. We are often asked to look into verge tiles or slates not secured and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and ridges and verges.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you are buying a flat or house in Lewisham, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Lewisham (SE13, SE8, SE6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Lewisham
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 1.4 miles north lies Queen's House, a reminder of how long the area around Lewisham has been built on. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Lewisham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Lewisham, along with any off-street space. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Stephen's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Lewisham is about 3 miles west of Eltham, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging in Lewisham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Lewisham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging.
Surveys in SE13, SE8 and SE6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Station Road, Lewisham High Street and Lewis Grove or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the B220 close by, Lewisham is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. Other places close to Lewisham include Ladywell (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile north-west), Hither Green (1 mile south-east), Blackheath (1 mile north-east) and Lee (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lewisham
We work in homes and buildings around St Joseph's Academy, Ladywell Fields and The Watch House. There’s a railway station in Lewisham itself: Lewisham station. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (1.2 miles north) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Lewisham include Knight's Hill and Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What affects the price in Lewisham
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
FAQs for Lewisham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Lewisham?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lewisham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lewisham as anywhere else.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
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; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Towns and villages near Lewisham
What else we do in Lewisham
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lewisham
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. After the final payment, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lewisham
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.