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New roof snagging in Sanderstead, Greater London
New roof snagging around Sanderstead, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
New roof snagging in Sanderstead
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. If you are worried about missing or blocked roof ventilation and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, 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 Sanderstead might be any of these. 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Sanderstead questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sanderstead?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Sanderstead?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Sanderstead is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sanderstead
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
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.
New roof snagging in Sanderstead: local notes
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Sanderstead is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Addington Palace, about 2.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sanderstead. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Riddlesdown station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. Bookings from Sanderstead are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Sanderstead is one of the places in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging. London is in our area too.
Surveys in CR2 and CR8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue. With the A2022 close by, Sanderstead is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Sanderstead include Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Sanderstead
We work in homes and buildings around Selsdon Park Hotel, Littleheath Woods and Riddlesdown Collegiate. The closest station to Sanderstead is Riddlesdown station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sanderstead include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
What we’re asked to look at in Sanderstead
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
For a London address like Sanderstead, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check the roof before you pay in full
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Sanderstead, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- 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 loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photographs.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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What affects the price in Sanderstead
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.