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The Wrythe New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in The Wrythe, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
About our new roof snagging in The Wrythe
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’re worried about cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, we can find out what’s behind it, on new-build homes, flashings and valleys and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof often joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in The Wrythe, that shapes what can be checked: we inspect what we are given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. For a flat, the lease normally says who looks after the roof.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- The Wrythe (SM5, SM6, SM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Common roof problems in The Wrythe
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Problems we come across often include:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Damage to other parts of the building
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Bishop Andrewes Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
Places near The Wrythe
What else we do in The Wrythe
What affects the price in The Wrythe
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
For a price for your roof in The Wrythe, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
For a price for new roof snagging in The Wrythe, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in The Wrythe runs like any other.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
The Wrythe: your questions answered
Do you cover The Wrythe?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and The Wrythe is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in The Wrythe?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Pricing the remedial work
- Details hidden from sight
- Legal advice on your contract
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in The Wrythe
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
New roof snagging around The Wrythe
About 2.9 miles west lies Nonsuch Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around The Wrythe has been built on. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for The Wrythe. If you own a rental within reach of Carshalton station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
The Wrythe is about 7 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. We survey roofs in The Wrythe across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
All of SM5, SM6 and SM1 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Elm Road, Byne Road and Mill Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Carshalton (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile south-east), Rosehill (1 mile north-west), St Helier (1 mile north-west) and Benhilton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in The Wrythe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Carshalton Park, The Railway Tavern and Carshalton High School for Girls, among other places. There is a railway station in The Wrythe itself: Carshalton station. Nearby you will also find Centrale Croydon (2.7 miles east) and Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The Spinney Local Nature Reserve and Duppas Hill.