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Plashet New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Plashet. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Gaps at new flashings
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
How new roof snagging works in Plashet
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it is worth raising early. We record what we see. We survey replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and untidy or loose verge details.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in Plashet, that shapes what can be checked: we inspect what we are given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. For a flat, the lease typically says who looks after the roof.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging around Plashet
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Plashet is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Historic houses such as Valentines Mansion, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Plashet goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
The streets around a church like Church of St Barnabas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Plashet is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised. If you own a rental within reach of Woodgrange Park station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Plashet can all book new roof snagging. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the E6, E12 and E7 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Around Plashet
In Plashet, that means homes and buildings near Monega Primary School, The Overdraft Tavern and West Ham Park, among other places. The closest station to Plashet is Woodgrange Park station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Newham University Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How we price new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a London area like Plashet, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep warranty papers safe
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
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.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we look at them carefully.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Details hidden from sight
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
Your questions about new roof snagging in Plashet
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plashet?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Plashet?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.