Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Riddlesdown, Greater London
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Riddlesdown, with photographs and a written report.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Untidy or loose verge details
New roof snagging around Riddlesdown
The wider area around Riddlesdown has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 3 miles north-east. 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. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Edmund's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. As a London address, Riddlesdown can be tricky for parking: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book.
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Riddlesdown, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Riddlesdown. London is in our area too.
Surveys in CR8 and CR2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue, all of which we cover. Riddlesdown sits on or near the A22, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Riddlesdown, we cover Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Near you in Riddlesdown
In Riddlesdown, that means homes and buildings near Riddlesdown Collegiate and Dollypers Hill and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Riddlesdown itself: Riddlesdown station. Well-known places in the area include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2 miles north-west) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
New roof snagging in Riddlesdown
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Typical surveys look at vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and tiles or slates sitting out of line, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door. For a purchase or a new roof in Riddlesdown, that shapes what can be checked: we inspect what we’re given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. For a flat, the lease normally says who looks after the roof.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Riddlesdown questions
Do you cover Riddlesdown?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Riddlesdown is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Riddlesdown?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Places near Riddlesdown
Other services in Riddlesdown
When to book a survey in Riddlesdown
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Landlords with a home close to Riddlesdown station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a visit in Riddlesdown, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Read more
Surveys for landlords and agents in Riddlesdown
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Riddlesdown. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- What’s under the new coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs