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New roof snagging in Millbank, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Millbank. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
How new roof snagging works in Millbank
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey loft conversions and dormers, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters blocked by building debris and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Millbank might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Millbank (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Millbank
Landlords, agents and building managers in Millbank and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can send it straight to your roofer.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
Prices for new roof snagging in Millbank
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
FAQs for Millbank
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Millbank?
Parking in Millbank, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Millbank?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Broken slates left on a new roof are a common snag. We record any we can see.
Underlay and ventilation
The underlay should be dressed into the gutter at the eaves to carry water off. We look at it where it can be seen.
Also near Millbank
Also in Millbank
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Millbank we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Local roofs and buyers in Millbank
With Clarence House about 0.4 miles north-west, Millbank 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. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Millbank is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised. If you own a rental within reach of London Victoria station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Millbank is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Millbank is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
All of SW1P, W1J and SW1V is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A4 and A202, Millbank is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. Other places close to Millbank include Westminster (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Millbank
Around Millbank, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Blewcoat School, St Matthew's School and London Library and the streets around them. You’ll also find St James's Park (less than half a mile north) and Grafton Arms (within half a mile south). The closest station to Millbank is London Victoria station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Westminster Hospital (within half a mile east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.