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New roof snagging in West Heath, Greater London
New roof snagging in West Heath from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Damage to other parts of the building
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Heath
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents and landlords in West Heath book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
New roof snagging in West Heath: what you get
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’ve noticed broken coverings left on a new roof and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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 West Heath, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
You receive the findings 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
- West Heath (DA7, DA16, SE2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a London area like West Heath, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. 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.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
What we are asked to look at in West Heath
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush, especially when the weather is against them.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you own a rental within reach of Abbey Wood station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Common questions in West Heath
Do you cover West Heath?
Yes, West Heath is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is parking a problem for a survey in West Heath?
Parking in West Heath, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We’ll give you an idea when you book.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
New roof snagging in West Heath: local notes
Historic houses such as Danson House, about 1.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around West Heath goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. If your home in West Heath is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Andrew's, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. As a London address, West Heath can be tricky for parking: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book.
West Heath is about 1 mile north-east of Welling, in Greater London. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in West Heath and nearby. Across Greater London, we cover West Heath and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: DA7, DA16 and SE2. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Hurst Lane, Hadlow Road and Denton Road. Being close to the A206, West Heath is easy for us to reach. If you are just outside West Heath, we cover Abbey Wood (1 mile north-west), Crook Log (1 mile south), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile south) and Bexleyheath (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Local landmarks in West Heath
In West Heath, that means homes and buildings near Co-op pub, Lesnes Abbey Woods and Welling School. For rail, the closest station is Abbey Wood station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east) and Bexley Hospital (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Crossness Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, at the underlay and ventilation.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Why it is worth a survey now in West Heath
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. 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.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Heath
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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