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New roof snagging in Royal Docks, Greater London
New roof snagging around Royal Docks, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
New roof snagging in Royal Docks: what you get
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed poorly finished verges and broken coverings left on a new roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and ridges and verges alike.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Royal Docks could be any of them. Whether you are 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 records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Royal Docks (E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Royal Docks runs like any other.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Royal Docks
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. They’re photographed for the report.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that do not sit flat can let rain in. We note any that look out of place.
Common roof problems in Royal Docks
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Landlords with a home close to Custom House station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Useful tips for Royal Docks property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It records the roof’s condition at that point.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and time is set aside for snags.
What new roof snagging looks like in Royal Docks
Queen's House, about 2.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Royal Docks. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Ascension are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Royal Docks.
Royal Docks is about 1 mile south-east of Canning Town, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Royal Docks as part of our work across London and the South East. Royal Docks is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of E16 and E6 for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Drew Road, Leyes Road and Camel Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Royal Docks include the A1020, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Royal Docks, we cover Custom House (1 mile west), Silvertown (1 mile south-west), North Woolwich (1 mile south-east), West Silvertown (1 mile west) and Canning Town (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Near you in Royal Docks
We work in homes and buildings around Royal Docks Academy, Beckton District Park and The Royal Docks Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Custom House station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and North Woolwich Old Station Museum (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Royal Docks include Gilbert's Pit.
Questions from Royal Docks
Is Royal Docks in the area you cover?
Yes, Royal Docks is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Royal Docks as anywhere else.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Royal Docks?
Parking in Royal Docks, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.