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New roof snagging in Wennington, Greater London
A careful look at the new roof at your property in Wennington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
How new roof snagging works in Wennington
A new roof needs to breathe. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Without enough airflow, a roof space can suffer from condensation, so it’s worth raising early. We record what we see. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay not dressed into the gutter and flashings not properly dressed or fixed.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Wennington could be any of them. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Wennington (RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
New roof snagging in Wennington: local notes
Rainham Hall, about 1.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wennington. 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. Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For a London address like Wennington, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. If you live in an older home near St Mary and St Peter's Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Wennington is about 4 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Wennington. Across Greater London, we cover Wennington. London is in our area too.
Every address in RM13 is covered for new roof snagging. If you are just outside Wennington, we cover Aveley (1 mile east), Hacton (2 miles north), South Ockendon (3 miles east), Upminster Bridge (4 miles north) and Hornchurch (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles north-west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (12 miles west).
Near you in Wennington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lennard Arms Inn, Wildspace Conservation Park and Harris Academy Rainham and the streets around them. The closest station to Wennington is Rainham (Essex) station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find St George's Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Erith Museum (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wennington include Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. 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, tell us as you book.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wennington
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
What we are asked to look at in Wennington
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before the job is closed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If you own a rental within reach of Rainham (Essex) station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
Wennington questions
Is Wennington in the area you cover?
Yes, Wennington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Wennington?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
What do you check on a new roof?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
How much is new roof snagging?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs as far as can be seen safely.
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we check them carefully.
What affects the price in Wennington
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Diary the defects period end date
Once the snags have been dealt with, keep the report with your roof paperwork. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It is simpler to raise problems soon after the job.