Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Hammersmith, Greater London
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Hammersmith. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
About our new roof snagging in Hammersmith
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. It’s all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you’ve noticed flashings not properly dressed or fixed and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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 Hammersmith, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Hammersmith (W6, W14, W12, W4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Hammersmith
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Hammersmith has a long history of building, with Kelmscott House about 0.5 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Kensington Olympia station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Hammersmith is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Hammersmith is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. In Hammersmith, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of W6, W14, W12 and W4 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Square, Ravenscourt Square and Westcroft Square and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hammersmith: Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west), Brook Green (1 mile east), North End (1 mile east), West Kensington (1 mile east) and Old Chiswick (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (7 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hammersmith
Around Hammersmith, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Duke of Hammersmith pub, Brook Green and Polish Library POSK in London, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kensington Olympia station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find West London Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
Towns and villages near Hammersmith
What else we do in Hammersmith
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. For a visit in Hammersmith, 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 what can be seen safely from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- What’s under the new coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hammersmith
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hammersmith and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Prices for new roof snagging in Hammersmith
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Do you need new roof snagging in Hammersmith?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Damage to other parts of the building
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Innocents, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Common questions in Hammersmith
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hammersmith?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hammersmith?
Yes, Hammersmith is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.