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New roof snagging in Hillingdon, Greater London
New roof snagging across Hillingdon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
About our new roof snagging in Hillingdon
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that is passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer in good time. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and debris left in gutters or valleys.
London terraces and converted houses frequently share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door. That matters for anyone buying in Hillingdon or checking a new roof there: we inspect what we are given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. If it is a flat, the lease typically sets out who is responsible for the roof.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Hillingdon (UB10, UB8, UB9, HA4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
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What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Hillingdon we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Buying a home or a new roof in Hillingdon
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Hillingdon has a long history of building, with Ickenham Hall about 1.8 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Hillingdon, along with any off-street space.
Hillingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Hayes, in Greater London. Roofs in Hillingdon get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across UB10, UB8, UB9 and HA4 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Larches, Brampton Road and Clifton Gardens or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the B465 and B467 close by, Hillingdon is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Hillingdon: Uxbridge (1 mile west), Ickenham (1 mile north), Cowley (2 miles south-west), Yiewsley (2 miles south-west) and Hayes (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
Around Hillingdon
We work in homes and buildings around Highfield Primary School, Norman Leddy Memorial Gardens and Oak Wood School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Drayton station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (1.4 miles north-west) and Hillingdon Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Gutteridge Wood and Meadows.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we are asked to look at in Hillingdon
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Damage to other parts of the building
If you let a flat or house near West Drayton station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
Why act early in Hillingdon
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Hillingdon: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hillingdon is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hillingdon?
Parking in Hillingdon, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you cover Hillingdon for new roof snagging?
Yes, we do. Hillingdon is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.