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Slade Green New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Slade Green, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Slade Green: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it is worth raising early. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed gutters or fascias damaged during the job and missing or blocked roof ventilation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Slade Green 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. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Slade Green (DA8, DA1, DA7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Slade Green, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Your questions about new roof snagging in Slade Green
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Slade Green?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Is my home in Slade Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What affects the price in Slade Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
Do you need new roof snagging in Slade Green?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
If you own a rental within reach of Slade Green station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Local roofs and buyers in Slade Green
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Slade Green. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to St. Augustine's Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Slade Green.
Slade Green is about 1 mile south-east of Erith, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Slade Green, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in DA8, DA1 and DA7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Slade Green include North End (1 mile west), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Slade Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Braeburn Park, Railway Tavern and Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy, among other places. Slade Green has its own railway station: Slade Green station. Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west) and Erith Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Slade Green include Wansunt Pit.
Places near Slade Green
Other services in Slade Green
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.