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New Roof Snagging in Mottingham
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Mottingham and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Mottingham questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Mottingham?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you cover Mottingham?
Yes, Mottingham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How long will you be on site?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How new roof snagging works in Mottingham
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. You get a report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are damage to other parts of the building and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in Mottingham could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Mottingham, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Mottingham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Pricing the remedial work
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Diary the defects period end date
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Mottingham homes and their roofs
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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 1.1 miles north-east lies Eltham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Mottingham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Jubilee International Church: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Grove Park station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Mottingham.
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. If you’re in Mottingham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Mottingham is one of the places in Greater London we cover for new roof snagging. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in SE9, SE12 and BR1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Mottingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Colfe's School, Chinbrook Meadows and Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Grove Park station, about 0.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Why act early in Mottingham
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.