Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Yiewsley, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Yiewsley and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Poorly finished verges
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
What happens if roof problems are left?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps the focus on what can be seen. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Yiewsley
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
How new roof snagging works in Yiewsley
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can safely be seen including from the loft and the roof where it is safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. Typical surveys look at untidy or loose verge details and missing or blocked roof ventilation, across ridges and verges, new flat roofs and replacement roofs.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Yiewsley could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Yiewsley (UB5, UB4, UB1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Yiewsley
What else we do in Yiewsley
What new roof snagging does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
Prices for new roof snagging in Yiewsley
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Yiewsley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Yiewsley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Yiewsley in the area you cover?
Yes, Yiewsley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Yiewsley as anywhere else.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What new roof snagging looks like in Yiewsley
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Yiewsley is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 1.4 miles north-east lies Northolt Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Yiewsley has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Southall station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. Yiewsley is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book. Take an older house close to St Joseph the Worker & Dovetail Centre: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Yiewsley is about 2 miles north-east of Hayes, in Greater London. If you are in Yiewsley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Yiewsley. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in UB5, UB4 and UB1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Owen Road, Friar Road and Maple Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Yeading (1 mile north), Dormers Wells (2 miles south-east), Northolt (2 miles north-east), Southall (2 miles south) and South Ruislip (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
What’s near Yiewsley
Around Yiewsley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart Public House, Northala Fields and Barnhill Community High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southall station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Hayes Cottage Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and The Chimes (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Yiewsley include Northala Fields and Yeading Brook Meadows.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Poorly finished flashings often show up on new roofs. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked or uneven tiles are recorded as far as can be seen.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
You receive a photo-illustrated written report of each snag and written recommendations. 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.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.