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North Cheam New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for North Cheam, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Damage to other parts of the building
New roof snagging in North Cheam
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. If you’ve noticed vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and debris left in gutters or valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in North Cheam 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. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- North Cheam (SM3, KT4, SM1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in North Cheam
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Without enough airflow, condensation can build up in the roof space.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If you live in an older home near St Oswald Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the new coverings
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
What new roof snagging looks like in North Cheam
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in North Cheam is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 1 mile south lies Nonsuch Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around North Cheam has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
North Cheam is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised. For landlords with property near West Sutton station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
North Cheam is about 3 miles north-east of Epsom, in Greater London. If you’re in North Cheam, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SM3, KT4 and SM1. Streets in the area include Glyn Road, Covey Road and Lloyd Road. If you are just outside North Cheam, we cover Cuddington (1 mile south-west), Lower Morden (1 mile north), Sutton Common (1 mile north-east), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-west) and Morden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Near you in North Cheam
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Nonsuch Inn, Sutton College of Learning for Adults and Nonsuch Park and the streets around them. The closest station to North Cheam is West Sutton station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles west) and St. Anthony's Hospital (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near North Cheam include Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
Your questions about new roof snagging in North Cheam
Is North Cheam in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in North Cheam is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong 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.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Why act early in North Cheam
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In North Cheam, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it’s useful to know what’s near you. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are looked at closely.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
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.