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Hampstead Garden Suburb New Roof Snagging
We carry out new roof snagging in Hampstead Garden Suburb and the rest of Greater London. We survey seven days a week.
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In Hampstead Garden Suburb, as in much of London, a good many properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- We check the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a written report with photos of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange 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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About our new roof snagging in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. We survey loft conversions and dormers, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are poorly finished verges and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
In London, a good many houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. 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 Hampstead Garden Suburb, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Hampstead Garden Suburb (NW11, N2, N3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hampstead Garden Suburb questions
Is my home in Hampstead Garden Suburb listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Hampstead Garden Suburb?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No. We don’t open up the new roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Legal advice on your contract
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
What we are asked to look at in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Roofers don’t always clear every gutter and lower roof. Offcuts and broken pieces frequently end up in the gutters or damage lower roofs.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
As a London address, Hampstead Garden Suburb can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What new roof snagging looks like in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Outer London has a good many Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. About 0.8 miles south-east lies Heath Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Hampstead Garden Suburb has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of Brent Cross West station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Hampstead Garden Suburb is about 1 mile south-west of East Finchley, in Greater London. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Hampstead Garden Suburb. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. London is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the NW11, N2 and N3 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Maya Road, Oakwood Road and Bigwood Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Hampstead Garden Suburb is on the A1, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Hampstead Garden Suburb include Temple Fortune (1 mile west), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), Golders Green (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile south) and Vale of Health (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Hampstead Garden Suburb
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old White Lion pub, Brookland Infant and Nursery School and Lyttelton Playing Fields, among other places. The closest station to Hampstead Garden Suburb is Brent Cross West station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.7 miles west) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
Also near Hampstead Garden Suburb
What else we do in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Check ceilings and the loft after heavy rain
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
- Check before your warranty period ends
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. That is worth bearing in mind if a payment date is close.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so there’s time to raise anything.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Phone photos from the garden cannot show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is frequently older than it looks.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.