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New roof snagging in Old Ford, Greater London
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in Old Ford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Old Ford
Our snagging inspections cover Old Ford and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed flashings not properly dressed or fixed and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it.
In London, plenty of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. For a purchase in Old Ford, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Old Ford
What else we do in Old Ford
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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.
FAQs for Old Ford
Do you cover Old Ford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Old Ford is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Ford?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When to book a survey in Old Ford
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Poorly finished verges
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Old Ford, along with any off-street space.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
New roof snagging around Old Ford
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in Old Ford is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Old Ford has a long history of building, with Sutton House about 1.5 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to St Paul Old Ford: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Hackney Wick station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Old Ford can all book new roof snagging. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Here we cover the E3, E15 and E9 postcode area for new roof snagging. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Old Ford, we cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Around Old Ford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lea Tavern, Grove Hall Park and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3 miles south-west) and St Clement's Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.