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New roof snagging in Wallend, Greater London
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Wallend. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Poorly finished verges
Questions from Wallend
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Wallend?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wallend?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
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 climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How new roof snagging works in Wallend
Householders book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. 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 written report with photos to share with your roofer. If you are worried about gaps at new flashings and tiles or slates sitting out of line, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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 Wallend, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Wallend (E6, IG11, E12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Wallend
Also in Wallend
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks and are checked closely.
New roof snagging in Wallend: local notes
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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Wallend has a long history of building, with Eastbury Manor House about 1.5 miles east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Barking station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. As a London address, Wallend can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
Wallend is about 1 mile west of Barking, in Greater London. Roofs in Wallend get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. Wallend is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover for new roof snagging. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the E6, IG11 and E12 postcode area for new roof snagging. Local streets include Hall Road, Quay Road and Ascot Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Wallend include the A117. Other places close to Wallend include East Ham (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-west), Upton Park (1 mile west), Manor Park (1 mile north) and Beckton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Wallend
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dukes Head Public House, Tyndale Academy and Loxford Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Barking station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.7 miles south-east) and Newham University Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wallend include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
Do you need new roof snagging in Wallend?
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Poorly finished verges
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Baptist's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It keeps the job open until it’s right.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Wallend moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.