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Southwark New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Southwark.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Southwark
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. Typical surveys look at gaps at new flashings and verge tiles or slates not secured, on new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. For a purchase in Southwark, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and 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, whichever applies.
- Location
- Southwark (SE1, SE11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Local roofs and buyers in Southwark
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Mansion House, about 0.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Southwark. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For a London address like Southwark, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Southwark is about 0 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. Southwark is one of many places we visit across Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Southwark.
We work across SE1 and SE11 for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Borough Square, Trinity Church Square and Merrick Square and the roads around them. Main roads around Southwark include the A300 and B240, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Tower Hill (1 mile north-east), City of London (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-east) and Barbican Estate (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Around Southwark
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to London School of Musical Theatre, Little Dorrit's Playground and St Mary-at-Hill, among other places. Nearby too are Ark Globe Academy (under half a mile south-east), The BFI Reuben Library (0.9 miles north-west) and The Gladstone Arms (within half a mile north-east). Southwark’s nearest station is Elephant & Castle station, about 0.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Gabriel's Wharf (0.7 miles north-west) and Baynard's Castle (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
Common roof problems in Southwark
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gaps at new flashings
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
For landlords with property near Elephant & Castle station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Towns and villages near Southwark
What else we do in Southwark
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Book snagging before the final payment
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; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Southwark runs like any other.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
FAQs for Southwark
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Southwark?
Parking in Southwark, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you cover Southwark?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Southwark is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be on site?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen and record any snags. It is worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
How do I book a survey in Southwark?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How much is new roof snagging?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.