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Telegraph Hill New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Telegraph Hill.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
New roof snagging in Telegraph Hill
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey replacement roofs, new flat roofs and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
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. For a purchase in Telegraph Hill, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Telegraph Hill (SE4, SE15, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Telegraph Hill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Telegraph Hill?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Telegraph Hill?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What new roof snagging looks like in Telegraph Hill
The wider area around Telegraph Hill has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 2 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Brockley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as St Catherine's Hatcham, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Telegraph Hill is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Telegraph Hill as part of our work across London and the South East. Telegraph Hill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: SE4, SE15 and SE14. That includes homes and businesses on Mona Road, Pepys Road and Kitto Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Telegraph Hill, we cover Nunhead (1 mile south-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east), Peckham (1 mile north-west), St Johns (1 mile east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Telegraph Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fordham Park and The Brockley Barge pub. Telegraph Hill has its own railway station: Brockley station. Nearby you will also find Southwark Adult Education Institute (0.6 miles north-west) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Telegraph Hill include St. James's Park Lake and New Cross Gate Cutting.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: 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 between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a London area like Telegraph Hill, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
For a price for new roof snagging in Telegraph Hill, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Well-laid tiles can last for decades. We check for cracked, uneven or poorly fixed tiles as far as can be seen.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
What we are asked to look at in Telegraph Hill
Most householders cannot get a good look at their new roof. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level before you pay.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Telegraph Hill is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?