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New roof snagging in Seven Dials, Greater London
Independent new roof snagging in Seven Dials. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging in Seven Dials
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’re worried about cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and damage to other parts of the building, we can find out what’s behind it.
In London, lots of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. For a purchase in Seven Dials, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Seven Dials (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need new roof snagging in Seven Dials
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
For an older house near a landmark such as Soho Baptist Chapel, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Questions from Seven Dials
Do you cover Seven Dials?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Seven Dials as anywhere else.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Seven Dials?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is looked at where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
What new roof snagging looks like in Seven Dials
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses like Benjamin Franklin House, about 0.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Seven Dials goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Parking in Seven Dials, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book. If you let a flat or house near Tottenham Court Road station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Seven Dials is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Seven Dials, the roof can be surveyed. Our Greater London coverage includes Seven Dials and the places around it.
Surveys in W1F, W1D and W1T are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, all of which we cover. Main roads around Seven Dials include the A301 and A400, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Seven Dials: St Giles (1 mile north), West End (1 mile west), Soho (1 mile west), Covent Garden (1 mile east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Seven Dials
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to London Nautical School, St Anne's Churchyard and LSE Shaw Library and the streets around them. Also close by are Two Brewers pub (under half a mile south-west) and Mercers' School (0.8 miles east). There’s a railway station in Seven Dials itself: Tottenham Court Road station. A little further out are Kingly Court (0.5 miles west) and St Paul's Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Legal advice on your contract
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are looked at closely.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at 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 roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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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, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How we price new roof snagging
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.