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New Roof Snagging in Lampton
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Lampton, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- What’s under the new coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
About our new roof snagging in Lampton
Roof work frequently leaves debris 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 cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you are worried about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you are buying a flat or house in Lampton, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Lampton (TW3, TW7, TW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lampton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Common roof problems in Lampton
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you let a flat or house near Hounslow station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
FAQs for Lampton
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Lampton?
Parking in Lampton, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Lampton is listed?
We cannot 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
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.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Why get it checked now?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Finding it now is simpler than tracing damp later. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Lampton
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide or our case studies.
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Local roofs and buyers in Lampton
About 1.1 miles north lies Osterley House, a reminder of how long the area around Lampton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near St Luke, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Parking in Lampton, 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.
Lampton is about 2 miles north-west of Twickenham, in Greater London. If you are in Lampton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover Lampton. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: TW3, TW7 and TW5. Streets in the area include York Road, Star Road and Pears Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Lampton include Hounslow (1 mile south-east), Spring Grove (1 mile north-east), Osterley (1 mile north-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Heston (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (7 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Near you in Lampton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Moon Under Water pub, Inwood Park and Kingsley Academy. The closest station to Lampton is Hounslow station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Army Music (1.4 miles south) and Hounslow Hospital (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Long Wood and Garden Lake.
How we price new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.