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New Roof Snagging in Mortlake
Need new roof snagging in Mortlake? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Poorly finished verges
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
How new roof snagging works in Mortlake
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and verge tiles or slates not secured.
In London, plenty of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. For a purchase in Mortlake, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a careful look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for new roof snagging in Mortlake
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
FAQs for Mortlake
Is parking a problem for a survey in Mortlake?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mortlake?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What do you check on a new roof?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The loft space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Mortlake?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mortlake
Landlords, agents and building managers in Mortlake and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Mortlake
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Parking in Mortlake, as in most of London, takes a little planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In Mortlake, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
New roof snagging around Mortlake
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. 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. With Chiswick House about 1.3 miles north, Mortlake sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Mortlake station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to All Saints' Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging in Mortlake for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Greater London, we cover Mortlake. There’s also a page for London.
Here we cover the SW14, SW13 and SW15 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road, and we cover them all. With the A3003 close by, Mortlake is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Mortlake
Around Mortlake, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Richmond Park Academy, Hare and Hounds pub and Palewell Park and the streets around them. Mortlake has its own railway station: Mortlake station. Other landmarks nearby include Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east) and Barnes Hospital (under half a mile east). For a walk, there is Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.