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New Roof Snagging in Roundshaw
New roof snagging across Roundshaw, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters blocked by building debris
What new roof snagging looks like in Roundshaw
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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 3.9 miles east lies Addington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Roundshaw has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Wallington station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Roundshaw is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Roundshaw is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Roundshaw as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Roundshaw. London is in our area too.
All of SM6, CR8 and CR0 is covered for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Link Lane, Milton Road and Redwing Road and the roads around them. We also cover Russell Hill (1 mile east), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Wallington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Local landmarks in Roundshaw
Around Roundshaw, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wilson's School, Waddon Ponds and The John Fisher School and the streets around them. Roundshaw’s nearest station is Wallington station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
How new roof snagging works in Roundshaw
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’re worried about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and missing or blocked roof ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on replacement roofs, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In London, a good many houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you’re buying a flat or house in Roundshaw, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
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
- Roundshaw (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Roundshaw
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Poorly finished verges
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
For an older house near a landmark like St. Paul's, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so the detailing matters. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Useful tips for Roundshaw property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Keep warranty papers safe
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a London area like Roundshaw, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Roundshaw questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Roundshaw?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is Roundshaw in the area you cover?
Yes, Roundshaw is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start 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 helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.