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New roof snagging in Hayes, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Hayes. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Buying a home or a new roof in Hayes
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Northolt Manor about 3 miles north-east, Hayes sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Hayes is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Hayes & Harlington station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. Roofs in Hayes get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Hayes is one of the places in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square. You’ll find Hayes on the A312, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hayes
We work in homes and buildings around Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School, Rosedale College and Barra Hall Park, among other places. Hayes’s nearest station is Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (under half a mile north). For a walk, there’s Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
How new roof snagging works in Hayes
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely 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 new-build homes, replacement roofs and ridges and verges, and people most frequently book us about cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you’re buying a flat or house in Hayes, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Hayes
Why get it checked now?
Leaving debris in gutters can cause overflows that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Hayes
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hayes
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hayes. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hayes
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Surveys in Hayes can be booked for any day of the week. 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.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Hayes: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hayes?
Yes, Hayes is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hayes as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Hayes is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.