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New roof snagging in St Luke's, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in St Luke's.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How new roof snagging works in St Luke's
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on before the deadline. If you are worried about gaps at new flashings and underlay not dressed into the gutter, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof frequently joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters. That matters for anyone buying in St Luke's or checking a new roof there: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it is a flat, the lease usually sets out who is responsible for the roof.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- St Luke's (N1, EC1V, EC2A)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in St Luke's
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, frequently with Welsh slate roofs. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. 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. With Mansion House about 0.8 miles south, St Luke's sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Old Street station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Parking in St Luke's, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
St Luke's is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in St Luke's, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Greater London coverage includes St Luke's and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: N1, EC1V and EC2A. Streets in the area include Long Lane, City Road and Moor Lane, and we cover them all. St Luke's is on the A1 and A501, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Finsbury (1 mile south), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), Shoreditch (1 mile east), Hoxton (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near St Luke's
Typical jobs here are in homes near Barts Health Archives, Charterhouse Square School and The Masque Haunt pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south), Central Foundation Boys' School (under half a mile east) and Artillery Ground (under half a mile south-east). St Luke's has its own railway station: Old Street station. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (1.3 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
Useful tips for St Luke's property owners
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
FAQs for St Luke's
Do you carry out roof surveys in St Luke's?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in St Luke's listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
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. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In St Luke's, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- We agree what to focus on, such as 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.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
For a price for new roof snagging in St Luke's, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded where we can see them.