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Stratford New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging around Stratford, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
Local roofs and buyers in Stratford
About 2.1 miles west lies Sutton House, a reminder of how long the area around Stratford has been built on. 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. Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that can’t be seen from the pavement. Lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are typical of these houses, if yours is one of them. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Parking in Stratford, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Landlords with a home close to Stratford (London) 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.
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Stratford can all book new roof snagging. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
All of E15, E20 and E3 is within our area for new roof snagging. That includes homes and businesses on Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road. If you’re just outside Stratford, we cover Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Near you in Stratford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Carpenters Primary School, The Two Puddings pub and Sarah Bonnell School and the streets around them. Stratford has its own railway station: Stratford (London) station. Well-known places in the area include Stratford Centre (less than half a mile south-east) and V&A East (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
How new roof snagging works in Stratford
Our snagging inspections cover Stratford and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Common reasons to book are missing or blocked roof ventilation and broken coverings left on a new roof, across replacement roofs, ridges and verges and loft conversions and dormers.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. For a purchase in Stratford, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a close look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
If any part of the new roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it can be seen.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Why get it checked now?
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. Any roof job in Stratford means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Stratford questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stratford?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Stratford?
Parking in Stratford, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you cover Stratford?
Yes. We survey roofs in Stratford and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
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Useful tips for Stratford property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
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.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
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. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Stratford runs like any other.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Stratford, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.