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Ickenham New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Ickenham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging in Ickenham
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you’ve noticed loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay ending short at the eaves, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges and verges, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. That matters for anyone buying in Ickenham or checking a new roof there: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it is a flat, the lease usually sets out who is responsible for the roof.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Ickenham (UB10)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Towns and villages near Ickenham
What else we do in Ickenham
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. We photograph any we find.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. Leftover debris is recorded.
Useful tips for Ickenham property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. If anything shows, tell your roofer right away.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Common questions in Ickenham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Ickenham?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Is my home in Ickenham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Ickenham?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you cover Ickenham?
Yes. We survey roofs in Ickenham and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. 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’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Ickenham runs like any other.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Ickenham
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Take an older house close to St Giles' Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why act early in Ickenham
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ickenham
- A written report with photographs
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
New roof snagging in Ickenham: local notes
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as 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 are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Ickenham Hall about 0.4 miles north-east, Ickenham sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Ickenham, along with any off-street space. For landlords with property near West Ruislip station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Ickenham is about 1 mile north of Hillingdon, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Ickenham and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Ickenham and the places around it. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the UB10 postcode area for new roof snagging. Whether your property is on Long Lane, Court Road and The Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Hillingdon (1 mile south), Ruislip Gardens (2 miles east), New Denham (2 miles west), Newyears Green (2 miles north) and Uxbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east), Hampstead (12 miles east) and Brompton (13 miles east).
Around Ickenham
In Ickenham, that means homes and buildings near Glebe Primary School, Church Field Gardens and Vyners School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is West Ruislip station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Hillingdon Hospital (2.3 miles south) and The Chimes (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Horse Shoe Bay.