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New roof snagging in Ilford, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Ilford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ilford
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How new roof snagging works in Ilford
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them and damage to lower roofs can let water through. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you are worried about poorly finished verges and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys alike.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. For a purchase in Ilford, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Ilford
What else we do in Ilford
Ilford homes and their roofs
The wider area around Ilford has a long history of building, with Valentines Mansion about 0.9 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Ilford is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Ilford station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Ilford is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. We visit Ilford as part of our work across Greater London, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Ilford is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12 for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street, all of which we cover. With the A118 close by, Ilford is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Ilford include Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Ilford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Great Spoon of Ilford pub, The Ursuline Academy Ilford and South Park, among other places. Ilford has its own railway station: Ilford station. Well-known places in the area include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (3.5 miles south) and Redbridge Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Questions from Ilford
Is my home in Ilford listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Ilford?
Normally it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
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 email us.
How do I book a survey in Ilford?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do you check on a new roof?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it’s safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Do you work in Ilford?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Ilford.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In Ilford, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they often give the best view of a rear addition.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When to book a survey in Ilford
Flashings at walls and chimneys often need attention. Loose or badly fitted flashings can let water in at the first heavy rain.
We are often asked to look at:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Alban's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Diary the defects period end date
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
After the snags are sorted, watch the roof in the next heavy rain. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so snags can be raised.