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New Roof Snagging in West Ealing
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in West Ealing. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
How new roof snagging works in West Ealing
A new roof needs to breathe. Where vents have been fitted at the ridge or eaves, we check them, and check the roof space for signs of condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. We record what we see. If you are worried about gaps at new flashings and poorly finished verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in West Ealing might be any of these. Whether you’re 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 report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in West Ealing 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.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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When to book a survey in West Ealing
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
We are often asked to look at:
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Poorly finished verges
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Cathedral, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Pricing the remedial work
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Ealing
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
Your questions about new roof snagging in West Ealing
Is parking a problem for a survey in West Ealing?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Do you cover West Ealing?
Yes, West Ealing is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
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Prices for new roof snagging in West Ealing
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Ealing
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Local roofs and buyers in West Ealing
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Pitzhanger Manor, about 1.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Ealing. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Hanwell station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Parking in West Ealing, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book.
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. In West Ealing, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of W7, W13 and UB2 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around West Ealing include the A4001, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to West Ealing include Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Around West Ealing
We work in homes and buildings around Drayton Green, The Viaduct pub and Cuckoo Schools. There’s a railway station in West Ealing itself: Hanwell station. A little further out are Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Treaty Centre (3 miles south). The countryside around West Ealing includes Long Wood and Middle Lake.