City of London · London and the South East
City of London New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for City of London. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in City of London
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters or fascias damaged during the job and debris left in gutters or valleys.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in City of London could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- Region
- City of London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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What else we do in City of London
Landlords, agents and block managers in City of London
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in City of London can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it’s worth a survey now in City of London
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Buying a home or a new roof in City of London
Historic houses such as Mansion House, about 0.2 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around City of London goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near St Olave Old Jewry, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For landlords with property near London Cannon Street station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
City of London is about 1 mile north of London. City of London is one of many places we visit across the surrounding area.
We survey roofs across EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square and the roads around them. Being close to the A1 and A3, City of London is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside City of London, we cover Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Near you in City of London
In City of London, that means homes and buildings near St Mary-at-Hill, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Golden Fleece pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north), Barts Health Archives (under half a mile north-west) and St Alphage Garden (under half a mile north). There’s a railway station in City of London itself: London Cannon Street station. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles south-west) and London Mithraeum (less than half a mile south). The countryside around City of London includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a visit in City of London, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Common roof problems in City of London
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
City of London is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
Questions from City of London
Is parking a problem for a survey in City of London?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you carry out roof surveys in City of London?
Yes, City of London is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We do not open up the new roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.