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New roof snagging in Temple, Greater London
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Temple? You can book new roof snagging in Temple and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging in Temple
We report on what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. If you’ve noticed loose flashings at walls or chimneys and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In London, lots of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. For a purchase in Temple, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Temple
Is Temple in the area you cover?
Yes, Temple is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Temple?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. The report lists snags with photos to raise with the builder.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are looked at closely on new slate roofs as far as can safely be seen.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often have snags at the verges and eaves. We look at them closely.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Details hidden from sight
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Temple
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
Places near Temple
What else we do in Temple
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Local roofs and buyers in Temple
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot 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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 0.2 miles north-east lies Dr Johnson's House, a reminder of how long the area around Temple has been built on. 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.
The streets around a church like Temple Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near London Blackfriars station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Temple, along with any off-street space.
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We cover Temple and the rest of Greater London. Temple is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Here we cover the SE1, WC2H and WC2B postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, all of which we cover. You’ll find Temple on the A4 and A40, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) 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 (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Around Temple
We work in homes and buildings around St Mary-at-Hill, Garden Bridge and London Nautical School, among other places. Also close by are The Devereux pub (less than half a mile north-west), British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile north-west) and Mercers' School (less than half a mile north). Temple has its own railway station: London Blackfriars station. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (within half a mile south-east) and Montfichet's Tower (under half a mile east). For a walk, there is Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Temple
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.