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New roof snagging in Temple Bar, Greater London
Need new roof snagging in Temple Bar? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
Do you need new roof snagging in Temple Bar?
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Take an older house close to Temple Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
New roof snagging in Temple Bar
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. If you’re worried about gaps at new flashings and signs of condensation in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on loft conversions and dormers, new flat roofs and flashings and valleys alike.
In London, lots of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. If you’re buying a flat or house in Temple Bar, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two 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. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when booking.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Temple Bar
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
FAQs for Temple Bar
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Temple Bar?
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.
Is my home in Temple Bar listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
New roof snagging in Temple Bar: local notes
The wider area around Temple Bar has a long history of building, with Dr Johnson's House about 0.2 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often 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. 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.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Temple Bar, along with any off-street space. For landlords with property near City Thameslink station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We visit Temple Bar as part of our work across Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small.
We survey roofs across the WC2B, WC2E and EC1N postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A4 and A40, Temple Bar is simple for us to get to for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Temple Bar
In Temple Bar, that means homes and buildings near British Library of Political and Economic Science, Mercers' School and London Nautical School, among other places. You’ll also find Lincoln's Inn Fields (within half a mile north-west) and Queen's Head Tavern (within half a mile north-east). Temple Bar has its own railway station: City Thameslink station. Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for new roof snagging in Temple Bar, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Temple Bar
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.