Greater London · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Gallows Corner
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Gallows Corner, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Damage to other parts of the building
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Gallows Corner runs like any other.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photographs of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
About our new roof snagging in Gallows Corner
Our snagging inspections cover Gallows Corner and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect as far as it is safe to see including by drone where it applies. You then get a report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and underlay ending short at the eaves.
In London, a good many 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. For a purchase in Gallows Corner, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
Where we cannot see part of the new roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Gallows Corner (RM3, RM2, RM11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Gallows Corner
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we look at them carefully.
Common questions in Gallows Corner
Is Gallows Corner in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Gallows Corner as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Gallows Corner is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we check everything we can see safely.
What affects the price in Gallows Corner
To price your survey, we look at:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Why it is worth a survey now in Gallows Corner
Small faults on a new roof can grow. Loose details can let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Any roof job in Gallows Corner means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gallows Corner
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Buying a home or a new roof in Gallows Corner
With Hare Hall about 0.5 miles south, Gallows Corner sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of Gidea Park station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For a London address like Gallows Corner, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. The streets around a church like St Michael and All Angels Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Gallows Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Greater London. In Gallows Corner, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Greater London coverage includes Gallows Corner and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RM3, RM2 and RM11 postcode area for new roof snagging. We cover properties on Ewan Road, Briar Road and Bell Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Gidea Park (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south), Harold Wood (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile south) and Emerson Park (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
Around Gallows Corner
Typical jobs here are in homes near Havering College of Further and Higher Education, Ardleigh Green Junior School and Raphael Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). Not far away are Bedfords Park.