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New roof snagging in Tatsfield, Greater London
New roof snagging in Tatsfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
New roof snagging in Tatsfield
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are underlay ending short at the eaves and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in Tatsfield could be any of them. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. 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, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Common roof problems in Tatsfield
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Poorly finished verges
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
New roof snagging in Tatsfield: local notes
About 1.4 miles south-west lies Titsey Place, a reminder of how long the area around Tatsfield has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Oxted station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Parking in Tatsfield, as in most of London, takes a little planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Bookings from Tatsfield are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. There’s also a page for London.
All of TN16 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tatsfield: South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Tatsfield
Tatsfield’s nearest station is Oxted station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Surveys in Tatsfield can be booked for any day of the week. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Questions from Tatsfield
Do you cover Tatsfield?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Tatsfield is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tatsfield?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there is safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
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