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New Roof Snagging in New Barnet
Know where you stand with the new roof before you decide what to do next. New roof snagging in New Barnet.
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Areas out of view from each safe vantage point
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in New Barnet
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
About our new roof snagging in New Barnet
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it is worth having it checked before the final payment. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the new roof and around it. The findings go into a written report with photos to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. We are often asked to look into vents that weren’t fitted or are covered and underlay at the eaves left exposed, on ridges and verges, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in New Barnet could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- New Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from New Barnet
Do you cover New Barnet?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and New Barnet is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in New Barnet is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in New Barnet?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we don’t disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings so we focus on what can be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need new roof snagging in New Barnet?
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Poorly finished verges
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
If you let a flat or house near New Barnet station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a London area like New Barnet, 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 ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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How we price new roof snagging
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Check the roof before you pay in full
- Check that gutters weren’t left full of offcuts
- Diary the defects period end date
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. We look for slipped, cracked or uneven slates.
Ridges, hips and verges
Ridges, hips and verges take the most weather. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Buying a home or a new roof in New Barnet
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. If your home in New Barnet is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses like Wyllyotts Manor, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around New Barnet goes. 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.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Lyonsdown are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for New Barnet.
New Barnet is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. If you’re in New Barnet, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Greater London coverage includes New Barnet. We also survey roofs in London.
All of EN5, EN4 and N20 is within our area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets like York Road, Park Road and Henry Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside New Barnet, we cover Barnet (1 mile west), Cockfosters (1 mile north-east), East Barnet (1 mile south-east), Underhill (1 mile west) and Whetstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near New Barnet
Around New Barnet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Trent School Cockfosters, East Barnet School and The Alexandra pub, among other places. New Barnet has its own railway station: New Barnet station. Well-known places in the area include Spires Shopping Centre (1.6 miles north-west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles south). The countryside around New Barnet includes Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.