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New roof snagging in Highgate, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Highgate, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
About our new roof snagging in Highgate
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible, and we check the gutters too. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We survey new flat roofs, ridges and verges and replacement roofs, and people most often book us about tiles or slates sitting out of line and offcuts and broken tiles left behind.
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. If you are buying a flat or house in Highgate, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Highgate (N6, N19, NW5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot 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.
Nearby places to Highgate
Also in Highgate
What new roof snagging looks like in Highgate
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Witanhurst, about 0.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Highgate. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Upper Holloway station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If you live in an older home near Highgate United Reformed Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Highgate is about 2 miles north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Surveys in Highgate work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Highgate is one of the places in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging.
New roof snagging in N6, N19 and NW5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Wood Lane, Grange Road and Talbot Road. We also cover the places around Highgate: Upper Holloway (1 mile south-east), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south), Lissenden Gardens (1 mile south), Crouch End (1 mile north-east) and Tufnell Park (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Highgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Angel Inn, St Aloysius RC College and Whittington Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Upper Holloway station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Highgate Private Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Darland's Lake and Parkland Walk.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know when you book.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- 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.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Legal advice on your contract
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Replacement roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- New-build homes
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
To get a price for new roof snagging in Highgate, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
When to book a survey in Highgate
Owners frequently 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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Highgate is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway as you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Common questions in Highgate
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highgate?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Highgate?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you cover Highgate for new roof snagging?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Highgate.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
When should I book new roof snagging?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.