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Gillette Corner New Roof Snagging
We carry out new roof snagging in Gillette Corner and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Damage to other parts of the building
How new roof snagging works in Gillette Corner
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos that you can pass to your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you are worried about gutters blocked by building debris and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Gillette Corner might be any of these. 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 records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Gillette Corner (TW7, TW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a London area like Gillette Corner, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- 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 checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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Prices for new roof snagging in Gillette Corner
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for Gillette Corner
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gillette Corner?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gillette Corner?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Gillette Corner as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long does new roof snagging take?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Why act early in Gillette Corner
Photographs from the ground rarely show the detail. We get as close a view as safe access allows using a drone where applicable. In Gillette Corner, 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. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gillette Corner
- An independent view of the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
New roof snagging in Gillette Corner: local notes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses such as Boston Manor, about 0.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Gillette Corner goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Syon Lane station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Gillette Corner is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Gillette Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Hounslow, in Greater London. Whether the building in Gillette Corner is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Gillette Corner is one of the places in Greater London we cover for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for London.
All of TW7 and TW8 is covered for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Wood Lane, Syon Lane and Darcy Road. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Brentford End (1 mile east), Spring Grove (1 mile west), Isleworth (1 mile south), Osterley (1 mile west) and Brentford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Near you in Gillette Corner
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Green School, Coach and Horses pub and Boston Manor Park, among other places. Gillette Corner has its own railway station: Syon Lane station. A little further out are West Middlesex University Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Musical Museum (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Gillette Corner includes Long Wood and Garden Lake.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges