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New Roof Snagging in Mitcham
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Mitcham? We carry out new roof snagging in Mitcham and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
New roof snagging in Mitcham: what you get
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. We survey new flat roofs, loft conversions and dormers and new-build homes, and people most often book us about damage to other parts of the building and verge tiles or slates not secured.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Mitcham might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Mitcham (CR4, SW16, SM4)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen 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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Common roof problems in Mitcham
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, particularly when the weather is against them.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
For a London address like Mitcham, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
New roof snagging around Mitcham
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Mitcham is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. 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 Mitcham has a long history of building, with Southside House about 3.6 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like St. Mark's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Mitcham Eastfields station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Mitcham is about 2 miles west of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Mitcham and the rest of Greater London. Mitcham is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
New roof snagging in CR4, SW16 and SM4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Kings Road, Baker Lane and Manor Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Mitcham: Hackbridge (1 mile north), Eastfields (1 mile north), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Merton Abbey (2 miles north-west) and Furzedown (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Mitcham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Archbishop Lanfranc School, St Mark's Church of England Academy and The White Lion of Mortimer pub. The closest station to Mitcham is Mitcham Eastfields station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles west) and Centrale Croydon (2.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Cranmer Green.
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:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Details hidden from sight
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Common questions in Mitcham
How do I find out if my home in Mitcham 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.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Mitcham?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.