Greater London · London and the South East
Holloway Down New Roof Snagging
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Holloway Down, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Pricing the remedial work
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Holloway Down
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
New roof snagging in Holloway Down: what you get
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it is 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 describes what we saw in plain terms. We’re frequently asked to look into tiles or slates sitting out of line and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work, across new-build homes, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
In London, lots of 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’re buying a flat or house in Holloway Down, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Holloway Down (E11, E15, E7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Holloway Down
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Problems we come across often include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Parking in Holloway Down, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
New roof snagging around Holloway Down
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 2.4 miles west lies Sutton House, a reminder of how long the area around Holloway Down has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity & St Augustine of Hippo, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Maryland station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Holloway Down is about 1 mile north of Stratford, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Holloway Down and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the E11, E15 and E7 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Eve Road, Cary Road and Lynn Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Holloway Down include East Village (1 mile south-west), Temple Mills (1 mile west), Maryland (1 mile south), Stratford (1 mile south) and Leyton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Around Holloway Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to West Ham Park, Stratford Circus and Buxton School and the streets around them. Holloway Down’s nearest station is Maryland station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tower of London (4.7 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Holloway Down includes Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
How we price new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are checked where visible.
Questions from Holloway Down
How do I find out if my home in Holloway Down is listed?
We can’t 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.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Holloway Down?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Holloway Down, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- We send a photo-illustrated written report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.