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New Roof Snagging in Silvertown
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Silvertown. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Poorly finished verges
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes 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 helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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New roof snagging in Silvertown
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and debris left in gutters or valleys, we can find out what’s behind it, on new-build homes, new flat roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Silvertown 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Silvertown (E16, SE10, SE7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Silvertown: your questions answered
Is my home in Silvertown listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Silvertown?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Silvertown. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Legal advice on your contract
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Silvertown
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
New roof snagging in Silvertown: local notes
The wider area around Silvertown has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 1.9 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces frequently have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Barnabas' Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Custom House station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Silvertown.
Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Bookings from Silvertown are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Silvertown is one of the places in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging.
All of E16, SE10 and SE7 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Booth Road, Thames Road and Knights Road. We also cover West Silvertown (1 mile north-west), Custom House (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Around Silvertown
We work in homes and buildings around Anchor & Hope pub, Thames Barrier Park and The Royal Docks Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Custom House station, roughly 0.7 miles north. A little further out are Charlton Athletic Museum (1 mile south) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.