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New roof snagging in Cricklewood, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Cricklewood, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
New roof snagging in Cricklewood
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photographs, ready to pass on before the deadline. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters blocked by building debris and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates.
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. For a purchase in Cricklewood, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Cricklewood (NW2, NW6, NW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
FAQs for Cricklewood
Do you cover Cricklewood?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Cricklewood is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cricklewood?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Cricklewood?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Once the work is finished, check the ceilings and loft after the next downpour. Raise any new signs of water with your roofer promptly.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. It’s simpler to raise problems soon after the job.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak
- Details hidden from sight
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
Cricklewood homes and their roofs
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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Fenton House, about 1.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Cricklewood goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Parking in Cricklewood, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier. If you own a rental within reach of Cricklewood station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church like St Gabriel's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Cricklewood is about 1 mile north-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Cricklewood gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Greater London coverage includes Cricklewood. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of the NW2, NW6 and NW10 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Ivy Road, Walm Lane and Dean Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Cricklewood on the A407, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Cricklewood include Brondesbury (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile south-west) and Neasden (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
What’s near Cricklewood
We work in homes and buildings around Hampstead School, The Crown Public House and Gladstone Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Cricklewood itself: Cricklewood station. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cricklewood include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
Why act early in Cricklewood
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Cricklewood runs like any other.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.