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New Roof Snagging in Greenford
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Greenford, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Gaps at new flashings
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging around Greenford
The wider area around Greenford has a long history of building, with Northolt Manor about 1 mile north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Greenford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of the Holy Cross (old Church), older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. For a London address like Greenford, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Greenford is about 3 miles north-west of Ealing, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Greenford and the surrounding area. Our Greater London coverage includes Greenford and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the UB6, UB5 and UB1 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Courthope Road, Oldfield Farm Gardens and Greenford Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Greenford include the A4090 and A4127, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Northolt (1 mile north-west), Perivale (1 mile east), Sudbury (2 miles north-east), Sudbury Hill (2 miles north-east) and Dormers Wells (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Greenford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ada Lovelace Church of England High School, The Railway pub and Northala Fields, among other places. Greenford has its own railway station: Greenford station. Nearby you will also find London Designer Outlet (3 miles north-east) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (2 miles north). Not far away are Northala Fields and Litten Nature Reserve.
How new roof snagging works in Greenford
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We survey ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay at the eaves left exposed and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
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. If you are buying a flat or house in Greenford, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Greenford (UB6, UB5, UB1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Greenford
Other services in Greenford
Greenford questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Greenford?
Yes, Greenford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Greenford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Greenford?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Greenford
Landlords, agents and building managers in Greenford and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Greenford, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on your contract
- What’s under the new coverings
- Details hidden from sight
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Greenford
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
Prices for new roof snagging in Greenford
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Roof by roof
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.