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New roof snagging in Hayes, Greater London
New roof snagging across Hayes, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- File all paperwork for the new roof
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
How new roof snagging works in Hayes
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. We survey new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at new flashings and ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in Hayes, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease normally says who looks after the roof.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Hayes (BR4, BR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a visit in Hayes, parking and access are the things to plan: 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.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Hayes homes and their roofs
Bromley Palace, about 2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hayes. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Hayes (Kent) station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hayes is about 2 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. In Hayes, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London.
Every address in BR4 and BR2 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Hawes Lane, Crest Road and Keswick Road. Close by, we survey roofs in West Wickham (1 mile west), Coney Hall (1 mile west), Bromley Common (1 mile north-east), Nash (1 mile south) and Eden Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
What’s near Hayes
Around Hayes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Coney Hall Recreation Ground, New Inn and Hayes School and the streets around them. Hayes has its own railway station: Hayes (Kent) station. Well-known places in the area include National Psychosis Unit (1.6 miles west) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Towns and villages near Hayes
Other services in Hayes
What we’re asked to look at in Hayes
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
As a London address, Hayes can be tricky for parking: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Questions from Hayes
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Hayes?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hayes?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- What’s under the new coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs