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New roof snagging in Mildmay, Greater London
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Mildmay, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Mildmay: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and broken coverings left on a new roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and ridges and verges alike.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof often joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. That matters for anyone buying in Mildmay or checking a new roof there: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease typically says who looks after the roof.
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.
- Location
- Mildmay (N1, N16, E8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Mildmay
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 1.4 miles east lies Sutton House, a reminder of how long the area around Mildmay has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Jude and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For a London address like Mildmay, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. For landlords with property near Dalston Kingsland station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Mildmay is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. Roofs in Mildmay get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Mildmay is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging.
Surveys in N1, N16 and E8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Dove Road, Essex Road and Burma Road, and we cover them all. Mildmay is on the A1199, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Mildmay: Newington Green (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south), Canonbury (1 mile south-west), Kingsland (1 mile south-east) and Highbury (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Near you in Mildmay
We work in homes and buildings around City of London Academy Highbury Grove, Highbury Fields and Army and Navy pub. Mildmay has its own railway station: Dalston Kingsland station. A little further out are Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Hackney Walk (1.5 miles east). Not far away are Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. The lining and the cut coverings along it are looked at.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
You can learn a lot 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.
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How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Mildmay we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Mildmay
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
What happens if roof problems are left?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Mildmay
Do you cover Mildmay?
Yes, Mildmay is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Mildmay as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Mildmay is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
How we price new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.