Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Finchley, Greater London
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Finchley and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Why get it checked now?
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Any roof job in Finchley means planning around parking, neighbours and access. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
About our new roof snagging in Finchley
Roof work often leaves debris behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted, and for damage to other parts of the building. Each item is photographed. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It is easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and people most frequently book us about vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and verge tiles or slates not secured.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in Finchley, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we are given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease normally says who looks after the roof.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Finchley (N3, N2, N12, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
On a new slate roof, we check the coursing and the details at ridges, verges and valleys as far as can safely be seen.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
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What else we do in Finchley
Your questions about new roof snagging in Finchley
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Finchley?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you cover Finchley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Finchley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That gives time for any snags to be put right.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No. We report on what we see. A disagreement about the work is between you and them, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What new roof snagging looks like in Finchley
Heath Hall, about 1.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Finchley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Finchley. For landlords with property near New Southgate station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Finchley is about 6 miles north of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cover Finchley and the rest of Greater London. Finchley is one of the places in Greater London we cover for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
All of N3, N2, N12 and NW11 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Station Road, Chaplin Square and Market Place, all of which we cover. Finchley sits on or near the B1462, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Church End (1 mile west), Woodside Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (2 miles north-east) and Oakleigh Park (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Finchley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Elephant Inn, Bishop Douglass School and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum. Nearby too are Victoria Park (less than half a mile north) and Woodhouse College (1 mile north-east). The nearest railway station is New Southgate station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Finchley Memorial Hospital (within half a mile north-east) and Grand Arcade (1 mile north). The countryside around Finchley includes Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Finchley we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Let us know who holds the keys.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it is visible.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Practical tips
Getting the most from new roof snagging starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
How quickly the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Do not settle the final bill until the roof has been inspected, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
When to book a survey in Finchley
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others just want an independent check before paying before signing off the job.
Look out for signs like these:
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul's Finchley, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- When you will get the report