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New Roof Snagging in Arnos Grove
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Arnos Grove, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
New roof snagging in Arnos Grove
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of condensation in the roof space and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
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. If you are buying a flat or house in Arnos Grove, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Arnos Grove (N11, N14, N13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Arnos Grove 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.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Signs you need new roof snagging in Arnos Grove
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Untidy or loose verge details
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Arnos Grove, along with any off-street space.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Local roofs and buyers in Arnos Grove
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Arnos Grove is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 2.6 miles south-east lies Bruce Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Arnos Grove has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of London, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near New Southgate station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Arnos Grove is about 3 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Arnos Grove and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover Arnos Grove. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in N11, N14 and N13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Oak Lane, High Road and York Road. You will find Arnos Grove on the A109 and A1004, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Arnos Grove: New Southgate (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile east) and Oakthorpe Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
What’s near Arnos Grove
Around Arnos Grove, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ranelagh pub, Broomfield School and Broomfield Park. The closest station to Arnos Grove is New Southgate station, about 0.6 miles west. A little further out are Broomfield House Museum (0.5 miles east) and The Mall Wood Green (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Arnos Grove includes Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
Questions from Arnos Grove
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Arnos Grove?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Arnos Grove?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long will you be on site?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We do not open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Do you check new-build roofs?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and record any snags. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Arnos Grove?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Ridges, verges and valleys are checked closely on new slate roofs from safe vantage points.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it is visible.