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New Roof Snagging in Snaresbrook
New roof snagging in Snaresbrook from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
About our new roof snagging in Snaresbrook
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, 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 as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey replacement roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are underlay ending short at the eaves and untidy or loose verge details.
In London, a good many 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. If you’re buying a flat or house in Snaresbrook, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Snaresbrook (E18, E11, E17)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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, tell us when booking.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
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What we’re asked to look at in Snaresbrook
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Gaps at new flashings
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter in the Forest, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Surveys for landlords and agents in Snaresbrook
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Snaresbrook. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Snaresbrook
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Any roof job in Snaresbrook means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Snaresbrook
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Questions from Snaresbrook
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Snaresbrook?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Snaresbrook?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Snaresbrook homes and their roofs
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 2.4 miles south-east lies Valentines Mansion, a reminder of how long the area around Snaresbrook has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Landlords with a home close to Wood Street station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Snaresbrook.
Snaresbrook is about 1 mile south-west of Woodford, in Greater London. Bookings from Snaresbrook are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Snaresbrook is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in E18, E11 and E17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Eagle Lane, High Street and Sylvan Road. You’ll find Snaresbrook on the A1199, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Snaresbrook, we cover Upper Walthamstow (1 mile west), South Woodford (1 mile north-east), Wanstead (1 mile south-east), Walthamstow Village (1 mile west) and Leytonstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
Around Snaresbrook
Around Snaresbrook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn, Leytonstone School and Lloyd Park. Snaresbrook’s nearest station is Wood Street station, roughly 0.7 miles west. A little further out are Walthamstow Pump House Museum (2.2 miles west) and 17 & Central (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.