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St John's Wood New Roof Snagging
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in St John's Wood, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Signs of condensation in the roof space
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in St John's Wood
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. Typical surveys look at debris left in gutters or valleys and gutters or fascias damaged during the job, across replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof often joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters. For a purchase or a new roof in St John's Wood, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we’re given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it’s a flat, the lease usually sets out who is responsible for the roof.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 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. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
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New roof snagging around St John's Wood
Many homes in inner London are Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with Welsh slate roofs. Many have butterfly roofs draining to a central valley gutter, with parapet walls and gutters hidden behind them. If your home in St John's Wood is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Winfield House, about 0.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St John's Wood. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to Church of All Souls: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. As a London address, St John's Wood can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. St John's Wood gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Every address in NW8, NW6 and NW3 is within our area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road. Main roads around St John's Wood include the A5205. We also cover the places around St John's Wood: South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Around St John's Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cecil Sharp House, Primrose Hill and Arnold House School and the streets around them. You will also find Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Cafe Med pub (under half a mile north-west). St John's Wood has its own railway station: South Hampstead station. A little further out are Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (less than half a mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near St John's Wood include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
What new roof snagging does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Details hidden from sight
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. Bedding, dry-fix pieces and fixings are looked at where visible.
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we’re asked to look at in St John's Wood
Flashings at walls and chimneys frequently need attention. If they’re poorly dressed or fixed, water can get in at the first heavy rain.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
If you let a flat or house near South Hampstead station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
St John's Wood questions
Is parking a problem for a survey in St John's Wood?
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 St John's Wood is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Before the final payment is best, while the roofer is still on hand. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is snagging available for a new-build house roof?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.