Greater London · London and the South East
Shadwell New Roof Snagging
We carry out new roof snagging in Shadwell and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and 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.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Shadwell
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. We are independent of the roofer who did the job. If you are worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and underlay not dressed into the gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on new-build homes, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers 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 Shadwell 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 is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check the roof before you pay in full
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Buying a home or a new roof in Shadwell
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Shadwell has a long history of building, with Mansion House about 1.9 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Shadwell is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised. If you own a rental within reach of Wapping station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Take an older house close to St Paul's Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. In Shadwell, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Shadwell is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
We survey roofs across SE16, E1 and E1W for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Shadwell include the A101 and A126, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Shadwell
Around Shadwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bacon's College, Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives and Russia Dock Woodland. Other local landmarks include Prospect of Whitby pub (under half a mile west) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west). There is a railway station in Shadwell itself: Wapping station. Nearby you’ll also find St Olave's Hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Pumphouse Educational Museum (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Shadwell includes Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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Common questions in Shadwell
How do I find out if my home in Shadwell is listed?
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.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Shadwell?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags to raise with the builder.
Do you cover Shadwell for new roof snagging?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Shadwell.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Shadwell, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Shadwell, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Shadwell
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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