Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in St Giles, Greater London
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in St Giles from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- File all paperwork for the new roof
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Book a check well before it so there’s time to raise anything.
New roof snagging in St Giles
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. You then get a written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed untidy or loose verge details and vents that weren’t fitted or are covered, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in St Giles 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, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- St Giles (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. 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. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Your questions about new roof snagging in St Giles
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Giles?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and St Giles is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Giles?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. They get close attention.
What new roof snagging looks like in St Giles
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Benjamin Franklin House, about 0.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around St Giles goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Tottenham Court Road station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Soho Baptist Chapel: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. As a London address, St Giles can be tricky for parking: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book.
St Giles is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We visit St Giles as part of our work across Greater London. Our Greater London coverage includes St Giles.
We work across the W1F, W1D and W1T postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We cover properties on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane. Being close to the A301 and A400, St Giles is easy for us to reach for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Seven Dials (1 mile south), West End (1 mile south-west), Soho (1 mile south-west), Covent Garden (1 mile south-east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, 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).
What’s near St Giles
Typical jobs here are in homes near LSE Shaw Library, The Crown pub and Mercers' School and the streets around them. Nearby too are London Nautical School (1 mile south-east) and St Anne's Churchyard (less than half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in St Giles itself: Tottenham Court Road station. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (1.1 miles east) and Kingly Court (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. In St Giles, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St Giles
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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What else we do in St Giles
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- 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. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
Prices for new roof snagging in St Giles
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.