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Golders Green New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Golders Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Questions from Golders Green
Is my home in Golders Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Golders Green?
It depends on the street. If Golders Green has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer, and a driveway is even better.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
A visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
About our new roof snagging in Golders Green
A new roof is a big spend, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. Our new roof snagging inspection looks for faults and unfinished work on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It is an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and replacement roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and verge tiles or slates not secured.
In London, plenty of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you are buying a flat or house in Golders Green, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Golders Green (NW11, NW2, NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Golders Green, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when you book.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- 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.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Golders Green, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
- Check before your warranty period ends
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
When to book a survey in Golders Green
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Gaps at new flashings
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Golders Green is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
Local roofs and buyers in Golders Green
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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 1.1 miles south-east lies Heath House, a reminder of how long the area around Golders Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Cricklewood station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Church of St Alban the Martyr: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Golders Green is about 1 mile north of West Hampstead, in Greater London. Surveys in Golders Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Golders Green is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London.
All of NW11, NW2 and NW3 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Nant Road, Hoop Lane and Park Avenue. We also cover Temple Fortune (1 mile north), Childs Hill (1 mile south), North End (1 mile south-east), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Golders Green
We work in homes and buildings around Childs Hill Park, The King Alfred School and The Old Bull and Bush pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cricklewood station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kenwood House (1.3 miles east) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Golders Green includes Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.