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Pollards Hill New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Pollards Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Pollards Hill
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. We survey ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Pollards Hill 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. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Pollards Hill (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps where they can be seen.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
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New roof snagging in Pollards Hill: local notes
Kingswood House, about 1.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pollards Hill. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
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. If you live in an older home near St Oswald, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Pollards Hill is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Bookings from Pollards Hill are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover Pollards Hill. London is in our area too.
New roof snagging in CR7, SW16 and SE19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Pollards Hill, we cover Norbury (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Further out, 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).
Landmarks near Pollards Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls, Silburn Reid and The Moon Under Water pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Crystal Palace Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Questions from Pollards Hill
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Pollards Hill?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pollards Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you work in Pollards Hill?
Yes. We survey roofs in Pollards Hill and the rest of Greater London. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pollards Hill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Pollards Hill
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Pollards Hill.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.