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South Kenton New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in South Kenton, with photographs and a written report.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
South Kenton: your questions answered
Is South Kenton in the area you cover?
Yes, South Kenton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in South Kenton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in South Kenton?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long does new roof snagging take?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in South Kenton
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and ridges and verges, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are debris left in gutters or valleys and underlay ending short at the eaves.
In London, lots 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 South Kenton, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are often where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- South Kenton (HA9, HA0, HA3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Kenton
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
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.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Repair costs for putting snags right
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- A promise that the roof will not leak
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in South Kenton
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
Towns and villages near South Kenton
Also in South Kenton
New roof snagging in South Kenton: local notes
The wider area around South Kenton has a long history of building, with Headstone Manor about 2.6 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in South Kenton is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Annunciation, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you own a rental within reach of South Kenton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
South Kenton is about 1 mile north-west of Wembley, in Greater London. We cover South Kenton and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Greater London, we cover South Kenton. There’s also a page for London.
Surveys in HA9, HA0 and HA3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Peel Road, Holt Road and Byron Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside South Kenton, we cover Northwick Park (1 mile west), Kenton (1 mile north), North Wembley (1 mile south), Brondesbury Park (1 mile south) and Harrow on the Hill (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (8 miles south-east), Marylebone (8 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in South Kenton
Around South Kenton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Windermere pub, Preston Park and Wembley High Technology College. South Kenton has its own railway station: South Kenton station. Nearby you’ll also find St. Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Kodak Museum (2.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Castlebar Hill and Masons Field.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a visit in South Kenton, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at what can be seen safely from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Signs you need new roof snagging in South Kenton
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:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
South Kenton is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on, getting them back can take longer. Our report lists what to raise. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in South Kenton
- Surveys on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability