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New Roof Snagging in Greengate
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Greengate, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging in Greengate
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. Common reasons to book are verge tiles or slates not secured and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, across ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Greengate might be any of these. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Underlay and ventilation
Roof ventilation reduces the risk of condensation. Fitted vents are looked at.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
Why it is worth a survey now in Greengate
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Greengate property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Diary the defects period end date
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Book snagging before the final payment
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. If anything shows, tell your roofer straight away.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.
When to book a survey in Greengate
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. Without an independent check, you are relying on what can be seen from ground level and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
If you let a flat or house near West Ham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Greengate: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for a survey in Greengate?
Parking in Greengate, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Greengate?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In Greengate, 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. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Local roofs and buyers in Greengate
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. 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 Eastbury Manor House, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Greengate goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For a London address like Greengate, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Anywhere in Greengate, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Greater London, we cover Greengate and the places around it. London is in our area too.
Surveys in E13, E6 and E16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer new roof snagging to properties on May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Greengate include Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
What’s near Greengate
In Greengate, that means homes and buildings near Coach And Horses Public House, Lister Community School and West Ham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is West Ham station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Stratford Centre (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.