Greater London · London and the South East
Blackfriars New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Blackfriars. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
When to book a survey in Blackfriars
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
For an older house near a landmark such as St Ann Blackfriars, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
New roof snagging in Blackfriars: what you get
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey flashings and valleys, new flat roofs and ridges and verges, and people most often book us about gutters or fascias damaged during the job and gaps at new flashings.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof frequently 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 Blackfriars, that shapes what can be checked: we inspect what we’re 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.
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.
- Where
- Blackfriars (SE1, EC1M, EC1N)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Blackfriars
How do I find out if my home in Blackfriars is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Blackfriars in the area you cover?
Yes, Blackfriars is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Blackfriars?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
New roof snagging in Blackfriars: local notes
The wider area around Blackfriars has a long history of building, with Dr Johnson's House about 0.2 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. 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 Blackfriars is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
For landlords with property near London Blackfriars station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For a London address like Blackfriars, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Blackfriars is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. Blackfriars is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
We work across the SE1, EC1M and EC1N postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Oat Lane, Bear Lane and Shoe Lane and the roads around them. You’ll find Blackfriars on the A4 and A40, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Temple (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile west), Bankside (1 mile south-east), Smithfield (1 mile north) and Clare Market (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Near you in Blackfriars
Typical jobs here are in homes near Barts Health Archives, St Mary-at-Hill and St Alban's Church of England Primary School. You’ll also find Bernie Spain Gardens (under half a mile south-west), London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and The Black Friar pub (less than half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Blackfriars itself: London Blackfriars station. Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (under half a mile north-east) and St Brides Crypt Museum (within half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Blackfriars include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Blackfriars
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
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 around your tenants.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when booking.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
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What happens if roof problems are left?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance