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New roof snagging in Spitalfields, Greater London
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Spitalfields. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Poorly finished verges
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
New roof snagging in Spitalfields
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. Typical surveys look at cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work and poorly finished verges, on replacement roofs, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Spitalfields 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. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Spitalfields (E1, EC2A, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Common roof problems in Spitalfields
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Parts of the roof we cannot see safely
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
Common questions in Spitalfields
Is parking a problem for a survey in Spitalfields?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available as you book.
Do you cover Spitalfields?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
How long does new roof snagging take?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Spitalfields
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In Spitalfields, as in much of London, plenty of 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To get a price for new roof snagging in Spitalfields, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
New roof snagging in Spitalfields: local notes
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Historic houses such as Mansion House, about 0.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Spitalfields goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of London Liverpool Street station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For a London address like Spitalfields, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space.
Spitalfields is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. We cover Spitalfields and the rest of Greater London. Across Greater London, we cover Spitalfields and the places around it.
Every address in E1, EC2A and E1W is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include New Road, Mark Lane and Bell Lane, and we cover them all. With the A10 and A1202 close by, Spitalfields is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Spitalfields, we cover Whitechapel (1 mile east), Aldgate (1 mile south-west), Bishopsgate (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Shoreditch (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Spitalfields
Around Spitalfields, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Finsbury Circus, Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives and Canon Barnett Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find St Mary-at-Hill (0.6 miles south-west), London Enterprise Academy (0.5 miles east) and Kings Stores pub (less than half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Spitalfields itself: London Liverpool Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (0.6 miles south) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Spitalfields include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.