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New roof snagging in Streatham Hill, Greater London
New roof snagging in Streatham Hill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging in Streatham Hill: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We’re independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and people most frequently book us about missing or blocked roof ventilation and underlay at the eaves left exposed.
In London, a good many houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, like flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you’re buying a flat or house in Streatham Hill, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Streatham Hill (SW2, SW16, SW12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a visit in Streatham Hill, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed and get a careful look.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Streatham Hill. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep warranty papers safe
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Don’t settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It keeps the job open until it is right.
Do you need new roof snagging in Streatham Hill?
Flashings are a common source of snags. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in sooner rather than later.
Common reasons to book include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Streatham Hill: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Streatham Hill?
Yes, Streatham Hill is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Streatham Hill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a new roof inspection include?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Local roofs and buyers in Streatham Hill
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 1.9 miles east lies Kingswood House, a reminder of how long the area around Streatham Hill has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Parking in Streatham Hill, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If you own a rental within reach of Streatham Hill station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Streatham Hill is about 2 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging in Streatham Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Greater London.
New roof snagging in SW2, SW16 and SW12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Keymer Road, Romeyn Road and Palace Road. Streatham Hill sits on or near the A205. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Tulse Hill (1 mile north-east), Hyde farm estate (1 mile west), Streatham (1 mile south), Grange Mills (1 mile west) and Clapham Park (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Near you in Streatham Hill
We work in homes and buildings around City Heights E-ACT Academy, Streatham Common and The Holland Tringham pub, among other places. Streatham Hill has its own railway station: Streatham Hill station. Other landmarks nearby include Tooting Bec Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Southside Wandsworth (3.2 miles west). Not far away are Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Prices for new roof snagging in Streatham Hill
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.