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New Roof Snagging in Ealing
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Ealing, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
How new roof snagging works in Ealing
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It is all recorded with photos. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and people most frequently book us about untidy or loose verge details and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Ealing 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.
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. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ealing (W5, W13, W3, NW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ealing
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents and landlords in Ealing book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a visit in Ealing, 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 is safe, the roof itself.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- We check 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. In Ealing, 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.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ealing
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Ealing
Is Ealing in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Ealing is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
New roof snagging in Ealing: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Ealing is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Pitzhanger Manor, about 0.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ealing. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Ealing is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised. For an older house near a landmark such as St Saviour's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Ealing is about 7 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Ealing and the surrounding area. Ealing is one of the places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London.
We cover every part of W5, W13, W3 and NW10 for new roof snagging. We cover properties on High Street, Coleridge Square and Station Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A40 and B452, Ealing is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. If you are just outside Ealing, we cover South Ealing (1 mile south), Pitshanger (1 mile north), Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile west) and West Ealing (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Around Ealing
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub, Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School and Great Ealing School, among other places. Also close by are Walpole Park (less than half a mile north-east) and Library for Iranian Studies (1.5 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Ealing Broadway station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find London Designer Outlet (3.3 miles north) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Castlebar Hill and Middle Lake.
When to book a survey in Ealing
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Look out for signs like these:
- Poorly finished verges
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For landlords with property near Ealing Broadway station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive