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New Roof Snagging in North Kensington
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you spend money on it. We carry out new roof snagging in North Kensington.
- Poorly finished verges
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Gutters blocked by building debris
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
New roof snagging in North Kensington: what you get
Our snagging inspections cover North Kensington and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. We inspect as far as it is safe to see, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you are worried about underlay ending short at the eaves and gaps at new flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in North Kensington might be any of these. 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.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- North Kensington (W10, NW10, W11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Fixings and underlay hidden under the coverings
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
North Kensington: your questions answered
Do you cover North Kensington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in North Kensington as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is parking a problem for a survey in North Kensington?
Sometimes, yes. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the roof and the access. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so in North Kensington we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- 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.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We look in the loft space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in North Kensington, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What new roof snagging looks like in North Kensington
About 1.9 miles south-east lies Kensington Palace, a reminder of how long the area around North Kensington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Kensal Green station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. As a London address, North Kensington can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking. Take an older house close to Dissenters' Chapel: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
North Kensington is about 2 miles north-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Surveys in North Kensington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. North Kensington is one of the places in Greater London where we work for new roof snagging. There is also a page for London.
We work across the W10, NW10 and W11 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We cover properties on Peach Road, Barlby Road and Eynham Road and the roads around them. Other places close to North Kensington include Kensal Town (1 mile east), Kensal Green (1 mile north-west), Kensal Rise (1 mile north), Notting Dale (1 mile south-east) and White City (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near North Kensington
Around North Kensington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Little Wormwood Scrubs, Maida Vale School and The Eagle pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kensal Green station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Louise Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Culture House (1.3 miles south). The countryside around North Kensington includes Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
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Useful tips for North Kensington property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Keep warranty papers safe
You receive a report with photographs of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
File the contract, invoices and warranty papers in one place. The report belongs with them.
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Kensington
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in North Kensington and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in North Kensington
A defects or warranty period doesn’t last for ever. A snagging inspection before then leaves time to act. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
All our prices include VAT. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Kensington
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos