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New Roof Snagging in Old Oak Common
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Old Oak Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gaps at new flashings
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Old Oak Common homes and their roofs
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. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. With Kelmscott House about 2.5 miles south, Old Oak Common sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
Old Oak Common is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking, as a space near the door cannot be promised. If you let a flat or house near Willesden Junction station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. Anywhere in Old Oak Common, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of NW10, W3 and NW26 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Old Oak Common include College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Near you in Old Oak Common
Around Old Oak Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Green Man Public House, Library for Iranian Studies and Star Chamber Academy, among other places. Other local landmarks include Little Wormwood Scrubs (0.8 miles east) and St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north). Old Oak Common has its own railway station: Willesden Junction station. Other landmarks nearby include Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east) and Hammersmith Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Oak Common include Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
How new roof snagging works in Old Oak Common
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. Common reasons to book are offcuts and broken tiles left behind and damage to other parts of the building, across replacement roofs, new flat roofs and ridges and verges.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Old Oak Common could be any of them. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
FAQs for Old Oak Common
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Old Oak Common?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How do I find out if my home in Old Oak Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we do not disturb the new coverings. Most fixings sit out of sight under the coverings, but we look at everything we can see safely.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photos for you to pass to your builder.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What we are asked to look at in Old Oak Common
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Poorly finished verges
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
The streets around a church such as Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible 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.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Cracked mortar or loose ridge tiles on a new roof are worth raising. They’re recorded with photos.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Nearby places to Old Oak Common
What else we do in Old Oak Common
Surveys for landlords and agents in Old Oak Common
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Old Oak Common and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.