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Penge New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Penge from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Landlord and commercial surveys in Penge
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
About our new roof snagging in Penge
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. Typical surveys look at cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, across new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. That matters for anyone buying in Penge or checking a new roof there: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it’s a flat, the lease normally sets out who is responsible for the roof.
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.
- Location
- Penge (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
What new roof snagging looks like in Penge
The wider area around Penge has a long history of building, with Kingswood House about 1.4 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Parking in Penge, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. Landlords with a home close to Penge West station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Penge is about 1 mile west of Beckenham, in Greater London. We provide new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Penge. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There is also a page for London.
Every address in SE20, SE19 and SE26 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on High Street, Anerley Station Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Penge include the A234, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Penge: Anerley (1 mile west), Crystal Palace (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (1 mile north), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
What’s near Penge
We work in homes and buildings around Crystal Palace School, Crooked Billet pub and Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, among other places. Penge has its own railway station: Penge West station. Nearby you’ll also find St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north) and Crystal Palace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
When to book a survey in Penge
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Poorly finished verges
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Common questions in Penge
Do you carry out roof surveys in Penge?
Yes, Penge is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Penge?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We will give you an idea when you book.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Penge
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Other services in Penge
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.