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New roof snagging in North Ockendon, Greater London
We carry out new roof snagging in North Ockendon and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Gaps at new flashings
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
New roof snagging in North Ockendon: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we look at the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
In London, a good many houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, like flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you are buying a flat or house in North Ockendon, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
North Ockendon: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Ockendon?
Yes, North Ockendon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in North Ockendon as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in North Ockendon is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
New roof snagging around North Ockendon
About 4.5 miles north-west lies Hare Hall, a reminder of how long the area around North Ockendon has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, 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. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near Ockendon station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for North Ockendon.
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. We cover North Ockendon and the rest of Greater London. North Ockendon is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
All of RM14 is within our area for new roof snagging. Other places close to North Ockendon include Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), South Ockendon (2 miles south) and Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in North Ockendon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eastbrook School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ockendon station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Not far away are Cranham Marsh.
Common roof problems in North Ockendon
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.