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Norbury New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging across Norbury, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
How new roof snagging works in Norbury
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay ending short at the eaves.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, like flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. For a purchase in Norbury, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Norbury (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
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What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Norbury we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
FAQs for Norbury
Is my home in Norbury listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Norbury?
Parking in Norbury, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What new roof snagging looks like in Norbury
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Kingswood House about 1.9 miles north-east, Norbury sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Oswald, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Norbury station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For a London address like Norbury, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Norbury is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Norbury is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Norbury is one of the places in Greater London we cover. London is in our area too.
All of CR7, SW16 and SE19 is within our area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Pollards Hill (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Around Norbury
We work in homes and buildings around Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls, Grangewood Park and Silburn Reid and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Crystal Palace Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
What affects the price in Norbury
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Norbury
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Norbury
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes