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New roof snagging in New Charlton, Greater London
New roof snagging in New Charlton and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
How new roof snagging works in New Charlton
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are frequently at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about tiles or slates sitting out of line and underlay ending short at the eaves.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof often joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in New Charlton, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we are given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it is a flat, the lease normally sets out who is responsible for the roof.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in New Charlton
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
For an older house near a landmark such as St Catherine Labouré, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in New Charlton moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
New roof snagging around New Charlton
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around New Charlton has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 1.8 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Charlton station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Parking in New Charlton, as in most of London, takes a little planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. We cover New Charlton and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover New Charlton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across SE7, SE18 and E16 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Around New Charlton
Around New Charlton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thames Barrier Park, Thorntree Primary School and The Victoria pub, among other places. New Charlton has its own railway station: Charlton station. Nearby you’ll also find Charlton Athletic Museum (within half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Gilbert's Pit.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep warranty papers safe
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
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What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Details hidden from sight
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in New Charlton
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common questions in New Charlton
How do I find out if my home in New Charlton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is New Charlton in the area you cover?
Yes, New Charlton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in New Charlton
- A written report with photographs
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week