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New Roof Snagging in West Ham
New roof snagging across West Ham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in West Ham
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. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, which is easier to put right while the roofer is still involved. It all goes in the report. Common reasons to book are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and untidy or loose verge details, across new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and replacement roofs.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in West Ham 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 report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
West Ham questions
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in West Ham?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
How do I find out if my home in West Ham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s 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 our report gives you an independent record.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Ham
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What else we do in West Ham
Roof by roof
Flashings
Loose or badly dressed flashings are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. 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 when booking.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Local roofs and buyers in West Ham
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around West Ham has a long history of building, with Sutton House about 2.9 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for West Ham. If you let a flat or house near West Ham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in West Ham. West Ham is one of the places in Greater London we cover.
Here we cover the E15, E13 and E7 postcode area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets such as Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close. If you’re just outside West Ham, we cover Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in West Ham
Typical jobs here are in homes near West Ham Church School, The Earl Of Derby Public House and St Bonaventure's RC School. West Ham’s nearest station is West Ham station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (3.9 miles south) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
Do you need new roof snagging in West Ham?
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces often end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Untidy or loose verge details
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What happens if roof problems are left?
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. We get as close a view as safe access allows, including by drone where it is applicable. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in West Ham
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Legal advice on your contract
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs