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New Roof Snagging in Tyburn
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Tyburn. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Tyburn: what you get
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. Typical surveys look at signs of condensation in the roof space and tiles or slates sitting out of line, on new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and flashings and valleys.
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 Tyburn, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Tyburn (W1H, W1U, W1K)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Valleys
Valleys carry a lot of water, so it needs to be finished well. We check the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Underlay and ventilation
From the loft, we check the underlay and look for condensation.
Also near Tyburn
What else we do in Tyburn
New roof snagging in Tyburn: local notes
Inner London’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have Welsh slate roofs. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Tyburn has a long history of building, with Handel Hendrix House about 0.8 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Annunciation, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For a London address like Tyburn, it’s useful to know about controlled parking before the day.
Tyburn is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Tyburn and nearby. Tyburn is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
We cover every part of the W1H, W1U and W1K postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Sussex Square, Oxford Square and Bayswater Road, and we cover them all. You will find Tyburn on the A4209, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Connaught Village (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile north-west), Paddington (1 mile north-west), City of Westminster (1 mile east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Tyburn
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ark King Solomon Academy, Royal Society of Medicine Library and Duke Of Kendal pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include International Community School (under half a mile north-west) and Hyde Park (within half a mile south). The closest station to Tyburn is London Paddington station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Dunhill Museum & Archive (0.6 miles north-east) and Harrods (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Tyburn include Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Tyburn
Is my home in Tyburn 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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Tyburn?
Parking in Tyburn, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available as you book.
How much is new roof snagging?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What new roof snagging does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Details hidden from sight
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tyburn
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes between one and 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. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Otherwise, the visit in Tyburn runs like any other.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tyburn
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Do you need new roof snagging in Tyburn?
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:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
For landlords with property near London Paddington station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone