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St Johns New Roof Snagging
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in St Johns.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
New roof snagging in St Johns
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’re worried about poorly finished verges and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs alike.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in St Johns 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.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in St Johns: local notes
Queen's House, about 1.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St Johns. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. If your home in St Johns is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For a London address like St Johns, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. If you are in St Johns, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in SE13, SE10 and SE8 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road. St Johns is on the A2210 and A2211, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
What’s near St Johns
We work in homes and buildings around Wickham Arms, Brookmill Park and Addey and Stanhope School. You’ll also find St. Paul's (0.7 miles north) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north). There is a railway station in St Johns itself: St Johns station. A little further out are Fan Museum (0.9 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near St Johns include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
What we are asked to look at in St Johns
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you’re relying on what can be seen from the ground before you pay.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
For landlords with property near St Johns station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Details hidden from sight
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in St Johns
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
St Johns: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in St Johns?
Parking in St Johns, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Is St Johns in the area you cover?
Yes, St Johns is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in St Johns?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How we price new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.