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New Roof Snagging in Old Chiswick
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Old Chiswick, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
New roof snagging in Old Chiswick: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags frequently show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We inspect as far as can be seen safely and photograph each snag. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings not properly dressed or fixed and gutters or fascias damaged during the job.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in Old Chiswick could be any of them. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Chiswick
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Prices for new roof snagging in Old Chiswick
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Old Chiswick runs like any other.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- 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.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Old Chiswick questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Chiswick?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Old Chiswick in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Old Chiswick is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Nearby places to Old Chiswick
Other services in Old Chiswick
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What new roof snagging looks like in Old Chiswick
With Hogarth's House about 0.4 miles west, Old Chiswick sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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 Old Chiswick is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Parking in Old Chiswick, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised. Landlords with a home close to Chiswick station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark like St. Nicholas Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Old Chiswick is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the W4, SW13 and W6 postcode area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Old Chiswick
Around Old Chiswick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near George and Devonshire pub, The Swedish School and Polish Library POSK in London. Other local landmarks include Turnham Green (0.8 miles north-west) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west). Old Chiswick’s nearest station is Chiswick station, about 0.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (0.7 miles north-east) and West London Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.