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New roof snagging in Monkhams, Greater London
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Monkhams.
- Poorly finished verges
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
About our new roof snagging in Monkhams
Building work can leave a mess behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. If you are worried about underlay not dressed into the gutter and damage to other parts of the building, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
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’re buying a flat or house in Monkhams, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- 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 safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a London area like Monkhams, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Questions from Monkhams
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Monkhams?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Monkhams?
Yes, Monkhams is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What new roof snagging looks like in Monkhams
Historic houses like Valentines Mansion, about 3.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Monkhams goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. If your home in Monkhams 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints' Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Monkhams, along with any off-street space.
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. Roofs in Monkhams get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Monkhams and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
New roof snagging in IG8, IG9 and E4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Monkhams is on the A121, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Monkhams, we cover Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Buckhurst Hill (1 mile north-east) and Chingford Hatch (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Monkhams
Around Monkhams, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Woodford Green Preparatory School, The Highams Park and Trinity Catholic High School. For rail, the closest station is Highams Park station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Epping Forest Museum (1.3 miles north) and Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. Our report lists what to raise. London’s older roofs frequently have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Nearby places to Monkhams
What else we do in Monkhams
Do you need new roof snagging in Monkhams?
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
If you let a flat or house near Highams Park station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Pricing the remedial work
- What’s under the new coverings
- A promise that the roof will not leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges