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New roof snagging in Hounslow, Greater London
New roof snagging across Hounslow, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Damage to other parts of the building
How new roof snagging works in Hounslow
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. If you’re worried about underlay ending short at the eaves and gutters blocked by building debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
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 Hounslow, 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.
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
- Hounslow (TW3, TW7, TW2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Hounslow runs like any other.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hounslow
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in Hounslow
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hounslow?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Hounslow in the area you cover?
Yes, Hounslow is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
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.
What we’re asked to look at in Hounslow
Debris left behind is common after roof work. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
For landlords with property near Hounslow station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the loft space dry. Fitted vents are looked at.
Local roofs and buyers in Hounslow
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Osterley House, about 1.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hounslow goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Hounslow, along with any off-street space.
Hounslow is about 9 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Whether the building in Hounslow is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Hounslow is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Surveys in TW3, TW7 and TW2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on New Road, Ivy Road and Bell Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Ivybridge (1 mile south-east), Lampton (1 mile north-west), Isleworth (1 mile east) and Spring Grove (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Around Hounslow
In Hounslow, that means homes and buildings near Moon Under Water pub, Kingsley Academy and Inwood Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hounslow station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Museum of Army Music (0.8 miles south) and South Middlesex Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hounslow include Garden Lake and Richmond Hill.