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New Roof Snagging in Upminster
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Upminster, with photos and a written report.
- Poorly finished verges
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Upminster
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
How new roof snagging works in Upminster
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered, and buyers of new-build homes sometimes want the roof checked. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. You then get a report with photographs to share with your roofer. If you’ve noticed gutters or fascias damaged during the job and loose flashings at walls or chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and new flat roofs alike.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in Upminster, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we are given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease typically says who looks after the roof.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
The report lists each snag with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
What new roof snagging looks like in Upminster
Hare Hall, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upminster. 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. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Take an older house close to Church of St Laurence: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Upminster station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Parking in Upminster, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Upminster can all book new roof snagging, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: RM14 and RM11. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Upminster include Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Upminster
We work in homes and buildings around Eastbrook School, St. Andrew's Park and The Crumpled Horn pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Upminster itself: Upminster station. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and The Mercury Mall (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flashings
Flashings close the gap where the roof meets walls and stacks. We check they’re dressed, fixed and pointed where they can be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
FAQs for Upminster
Is parking a problem for a survey in Upminster?
Parking in Upminster, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when booking.
Is Upminster in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Upminster as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
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.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Upminster, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
For a price for new roof snagging in Upminster, ring 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.
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How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a visit in Upminster, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the roof space, where there’s safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.