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New roof snagging in Temple Fortune, Greater London
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in Temple Fortune and across Greater London.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Poorly finished verges
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Look for new stains after a downpour
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and Premium an in-person consultation.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
New roof snagging in Temple Fortune
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed and underlay ending short at the eaves, across ridges and verges, flashings and valleys and replacement roofs.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, so a property in Temple Fortune might be any of these. Whether you’re 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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Temple Fortune questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Temple Fortune?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Do you cover Temple Fortune?
Yes, Temple Fortune is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. In a London area like Temple Fortune, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can be seen safely.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
To get a price for new roof snagging in Temple Fortune, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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What affects the cost of new roof snagging
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why act early in Temple Fortune
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
New roof snagging around Temple Fortune
With Heath Hall about 1.3 miles east, Temple Fortune sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. 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.
The streets around a church such as Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Brent Cross West station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Temple Fortune is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. Temple Fortune gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Greater London, we cover Temple Fortune and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
New roof snagging in NW11, NW4 and N3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Temple Fortune sits on or near the A598, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Temple Fortune: Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Temple Fortune
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Henrietta Barnett School, The King Alfred School and Princes Park, among other places. The closest station to Temple Fortune is Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east) and Jewish Museum - Finchley (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
What new roof snagging does not cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Details hidden from sight
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Replacement roofs
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs