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New roof snagging in Pimlico, Greater London
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Pimlico from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
About our new roof snagging in Pimlico
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. We’re frequently asked to look into poorly finished verges and underlay at the eaves left exposed, across replacement roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Pimlico might be any of these. Whether you’re 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.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Pimlico (SW1P, SW1V, SW1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- 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
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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FAQs for Pimlico
How do I find out if my home in Pimlico is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Pimlico?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What does a new roof inspection include?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. The loft space is looked at where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
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 use the contact form.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Why get it checked now?
A minor snag left alone can turn into a leak. Loose details can let water through in the first heavy storms. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. 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 alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Pimlico
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Pimlico homes and their roofs
About 0.9 miles north lies Buckingham Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Pimlico has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. If your home in Pimlico is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of London Victoria station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as St Gabriel's, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Pimlico is about 1 mile east of Brompton, in Greater London. Anywhere in Pimlico, we can come and survey your property. Across Greater London, we cover Pimlico and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the SW1P, SW1V and SW1W postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Ponton Road, Wilton Road and Ebury Square, and we cover them all. You will find Pimlico on the A202 and A3212, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Pimlico: Victoria (1 mile north-west), Nine Elms (1 mile south-west), Westminster (1 mile north), Millbank (1 mile north) and Vauxhall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Pimlico
Around Pimlico, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lambeth Palace Library, Grosvenor School of Modern Art and Pimlico Gardens. Other local landmarks include Denbigh Arms (under half a mile north-west) and Pimlico Academy (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is London Victoria station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Harrods (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
When to book a survey in Pimlico
Most householders can’t get a good look at their new roof. From the pavement, many faults are invisible and you may be asked to pay anyway.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For a London address like Pimlico, it is useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover