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Hoxton New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Hoxton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
How new roof snagging works in Hoxton
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. Typical surveys look at vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and underlay not dressed into the gutter, on loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and flashings and valleys.
In London, a good many 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. For a purchase in Hoxton, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a careful look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hoxton (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hoxton questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in Hoxton?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is my home in Hoxton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Hoxton
Snags happen on many building jobs. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
As a London address, Hoxton can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Places near Hoxton
What else we do in Hoxton
Hoxton homes and their roofs
The wider area around Hoxton has a long history of building, with Mansion House about 1.4 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. 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. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Anne with St Columba, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of Hoxton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Hoxton is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in Hoxton, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Greater London, we cover Hoxton and the places around it.
Every address in N1, N1P and EC1V is within our area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like City Road, Noel Road and East Road, all of which we cover. Hoxton sits on or near the A1200 and A1208, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Haggerston (1 mile east), Shoreditch (1 mile south-east), Canonbury (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north) and St Luke's (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Hoxton has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Hoxton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, Islington Green School and Stag's Head pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile south-east) and Shoreditch Park (less than half a mile north-west). There is a railway station in Hoxton itself: Hoxton station. Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (within half a mile east) and Montfichet's Tower (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Hoxton includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a London conversion, the way into the loft 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. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Useful tips for Hoxton property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
Prices for new roof snagging in Hoxton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.