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New roof snagging in Bishopsgate, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Bishopsgate and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Bishopsgate
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar at the ridge or hips and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, on flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in Bishopsgate, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease usually says who looks after the roof.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Bishopsgate (E1, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Raising snags before the final payment is usually simpler. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Any roof job in Bishopsgate means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Bishopsgate homes and their roofs
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Mansion House about 0.4 miles south-west, Bishopsgate sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you let a flat or house near London Liverpool Street station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For a London address like Bishopsgate, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. The streets around a church such as Church of St Ethelburga are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Bishopsgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Bishopsgate and nearby. Bishopsgate is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for new roof snagging.
We work across the E1, EC2A and EC1Y postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Love Lane, and we cover them all. You’ll find Bishopsgate on the A3 and A10, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Bishopsgate, we cover Aldgate (1 mile south-east), Spitalfields (1 mile east), City of London (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Whitechapel (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Near you in Bishopsgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, St Mary-at-Hill and The Aldgate School. Nearby too are White Hart pub (less than half a mile north-east), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.7 miles north) and Finsbury Circus (under half a mile north-west). Bishopsgate has its own railway station: London Liverpool Street station. Nearby you will also find London Bridge Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. Add the snagging report to it.
Bishopsgate questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Bishopsgate?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bishopsgate?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
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 where we can see them.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
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The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.