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Kentish Town New Roof Snagging
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Kentish Town and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
New roof snagging in Kentish Town: what you get
A snag is a fault or unfinished detail left when work is done. Roof snags often show at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings where the work is most fiddly. We inspect as far as can safely be seen and record what we find. Typical snags include loose ridge tiles, poorly dressed flashings and debris left in gutters. We survey new flat roofs, replacement roofs and new-build homes, and people most often book us about signs of condensation in the roof space and debris left in gutters or valleys.
In London, plenty of 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 Kentish Town, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Kentish Town (NW5, NW1, NW3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter so water drains away. We check it where it can be seen.
Local roofs and buyers in Kentish Town
About 1.2 miles north-west lies Keats House, a reminder of how long the area around Kentish Town has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Parking in Kentish Town, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity with St Barnabas: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Kentish Town West station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Kentish Town is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Kentish Town gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Kentish Town is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging.
New roof snagging in NW5, NW1 and NW3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Eton Road, Oval Road and Regal Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Kentish Town include Chalk Farm (1 mile west), Camden Town (1 mile south-east), Gospel Oak (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south-west) and Agar Town (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles south-east), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Kentish Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near Primrose Hill, Haverstock School and North Bridge House School. Nearby too are The Hawley Arms (within half a mile south) and Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (0.5 miles south). Kentish Town has its own railway station: Kentish Town West station. A little further out are O2 Centre (1.6 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kentish Town include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. Where that is the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What affects the price in Kentish Town
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Questions from Kentish Town
Is parking a problem for a survey in Kentish Town?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
How do I find out if my home in Kentish Town is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder and our report gives you an independent record.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Book snagging before the final payment
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked, where your contract allows. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Kentish Town
Some faults only show when water gets in. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.