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New Roof Snagging in Connaught Village
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Connaught Village? We carry out new roof snagging in Connaught Village and across Greater London.
- Poorly finished verges
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
New roof snagging in Connaught Village: local notes
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Handel Hendrix House, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Connaught Village. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For a London address like Connaught Village, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to London Paddington station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Connaught Village is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We provide new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Connaught Village and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Every address in W1U, W1H and W2 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Craven Road, Harbet Road and Edgware Road and the roads around them. Connaught Village is on the A40 and A402, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Hyde Park Estate (1 mile west), Tyburn (1 mile south-east), Paddington (1 mile north-west), City of Westminster (1 mile east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north).
What’s near Connaught Village
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hyde Park, North Westminster Community School and Duke Of Kendal pub, among other places. Nearby too are International Community School (under half a mile north-west) and Royal Society of Medicine Library (0.8 miles east). Connaught Village’s nearest station is London Paddington station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Fortius Clinic (0.6 miles east) and Montfichet's Tower (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Connaught Village include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
New roof snagging in Connaught Village
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the loft space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. Common reasons to book are gutters blocked by building debris and broken coverings left on a new roof, on ridges and verges, loft conversions and dormers and new flat roofs.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door. That matters for anyone buying in Connaught Village or checking a new roof there: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it is a flat, the lease normally sets out who is responsible for the roof.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Connaught Village (W1U, W1H, W2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Also near Connaught Village
Also in Connaught Village
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Connaught Village: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Connaught Village?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Do you cover Connaught Village?
Yes, Connaught Village is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Prices for new roof snagging in Connaught Village
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Connaught Village runs like any other.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.