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New roof snagging in Sutton Common, Greater London
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Sutton Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Any roof job in Sutton Common means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Sutton Common
A new roof is a big spend, so it’s worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. You get a report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and the problems we are asked to look at most are signs of condensation in the roof space and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, like flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. For a purchase in Sutton Common, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Sutton Common (SM4, SM3, SM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Sutton Common
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
For an older house near a landmark like St Lawrence Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you’ll get the report
Sutton Common questions
Is my home in Sutton Common 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Sutton Common?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sutton Common. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Sutton Common runs like any other.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
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.
Related advice
What affects the price in Sutton Common
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What new roof snagging looks like in Sutton Common
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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Sutton Common has a long history of building, with Nonsuch Mansion about 2.1 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Sutton Common. If you let a flat or house near St Helier station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Sutton Common is about 3 miles south of Wimbledon, in Greater London. In Sutton Common, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Sutton Common and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Surveys in SM4, SM3 and SM1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Fir Road, Ash Road and Love Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Sutton Common include Morden (1 mile north-west), Lower Morden (1 mile west), North Cheam (1 mile south-west), Cuddington (2 miles south-west) and Stoneleigh (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (8 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Sutton Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lord Nelson pub, Merton College and Glenthorne High School, among other places. There is a railway station in Sutton Common itself: St Helier station. Well-known places in the area include Wandle Industrial Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and St Helier Hospital (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Sutton Common includes Henman Hill and Morden Park (park).
Tips that help
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.