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New Roof Snagging in Dormers Wells
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Dormers Wells and across Greater London.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Dormers Wells
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey new-build homes, replacement roofs and new flat roofs, and people most often book us about underlay at the eaves left exposed and loose flashings at walls or chimneys.
In London, plenty of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. For a purchase in Dormers Wells, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a careful look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Dormers Wells (UB1, UB6, UB2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the new roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- What’s under the new coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
What new roof snagging looks like in Dormers Wells
With Osterley House about 1.9 miles south, Dormers Wells 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. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
As a London address, Dormers Wells can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised. For landlords with property near Southall station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark such as Emmanuel Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Dormers Wells is about 1 mile north-east of Southall, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Dormers Wells, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Dormers Wells is one of the places in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in UB1, UB6 and UB2 is covered for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Swan Road, North Road and Meadow Road or a nearby road, we can help. Dormers Wells sits on or near the A4020. If you’re just outside Dormers Wells, we cover Southall (1 mile south-west), West Ealing (1 mile south-east), Hanwell (1 mile south-east), Yeading (2 miles north-west) and Yiewsley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Dormers Wells
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dormers Wells High School, The Plough pub and Castle Bar Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Southall station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are St Bernard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Dormers Wells includes Northala Fields and Litten Nature Reserve.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Book snagging before the final payment
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. Add the snagging report to it.
Dormers Wells questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Dormers Wells?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Is Dormers Wells in the area you cover?
Yes, Dormers Wells is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Also in Dormers Wells
Why it’s worth a survey now in Dormers Wells
Raising snags before the final payment is typically simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In Dormers Wells, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Dormers Wells
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently have snags at the verges and eaves. We check them closely.
Flashings
Flashings around chimney stacks are a common weak point and are checked closely.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Dormers Wells, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is frequently 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. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.