Greater London · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Greenhill, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Greenhill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
New roof snagging in Greenhill: what you get
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and photograph each snag. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. If you’re worried about loose flashings at walls or chimneys and underlay ending short at the eaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof often joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters. For a purchase or a new roof in Greenhill, that shapes what can be checked: we inspect what we’re given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. If it’s a flat, the lease usually sets out who is responsible for the roof.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Greenhill (NW3, NW6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Greenhill
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. If your home in Greenhill is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around Greenhill has a long history of building, with 2 Willow Road about 0.3 miles north-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Hampstead Heath station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. As a London address, Greenhill can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Greenhill is about 1 mile north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Roofs in Greenhill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the NW3 and NW6 postcode area for new roof snagging. You will find streets such as Back Lane, Well Road and Ornan Road. If you are just outside Greenhill, we cover Hampstead (1 mile south-west), Vale of Health (1 mile north), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west) and Haverstock (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Greenhill
We work in homes and buildings around Cecil Sharp House, Fitzjohn's Primary School and King William IV Public House, among other places. Other local landmarks include South Hampstead High School (0.6 miles south) and Hampstead Heath (0.7 miles north-east). Greenhill has its own railway station: Hampstead Heath station. Other landmarks nearby include New End Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Greenhill includes Belsize Wood and Parliament Hill.
Also near Greenhill
Other services in Greenhill
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t see safely
- Legal advice on your contract
- A promise that the roof will not leak
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly where they can be seen.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
FAQs for Greenhill
Is Greenhill in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Greenhill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Greenhill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
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 to let us know when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a London area like Greenhill, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree what to focus on, like a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Read more
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It is a dated record of the roof at handover.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Specific, photographed snags are easier to discuss than a vague worry. It keeps things factual. Any roof job in Greenhill means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.