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Aldgate New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Aldgate. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aldgate
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
New roof snagging in Aldgate
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. We survey flashings and valleys, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose flashings at walls or chimneys and untidy or loose verge details.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Aldgate might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To get a price for new roof snagging in Aldgate, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In Aldgate, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Buying a home or a new roof in Aldgate
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with 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. If your home in Aldgate is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around Aldgate has a long history of building, with Mansion House about 0.5 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near London Fenchurch Street station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark like St James Duke's Place, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For a London address like Aldgate, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. If you are in Aldgate, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Aldgate is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Here we cover the E1, EC2A and SE1 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Aldgate on the A3 and A10, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Aldgate, we cover Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Around Aldgate
In Aldgate, that means homes and buildings near Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Fund Academy and East India Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east), St Mary-at-Hill (less than half a mile south-west) and Finsbury Circus (0.5 miles north-west). Aldgate has its own railway station: London Fenchurch Street station. Nearby you’ll also find Gabriel's Wharf (1.4 miles west) and Tower of London (less than half a mile south). For a walk, there’s St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Aldgate
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
Your questions about new roof snagging in Aldgate
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aldgate?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Aldgate as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Aldgate is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.