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New Roof Snagging in Collier Row
New roof snagging around Collier Row, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
About our new roof snagging in Collier Row
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. Common reasons to book are loose or badly finished ridge tiles and untidy or loose verge details, across new flat roofs, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys.
In London, lots of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you’re buying a flat or house in Collier Row, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows and send water down the walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In Collier Row, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Collier Row
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Collier Row
About 1.7 miles east lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Collier Row has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Romford station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Collier Row is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. If you are in Collier Row, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Collier Row is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in RM1, RM5 and RM7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road. We also cover Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Marks Gate (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Collier Row
Around Collier Row, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Colley Rowe Inn, Marshalls Park Academy and Raphael Park, among other places. Collier Row’s nearest station is Romford station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Romford Shopping Hall (1 mile south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In Collier Row, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Useful tips for Collier Row property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That’s worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
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Collier Row questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Collier Row?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Collier Row?
Yes, Collier Row is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.