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The Burroughs New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in The Burroughs? We carry out new roof snagging in The Burroughs and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging in The Burroughs: what you get
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the loft space for condensation. We note what we can see. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey new flat roofs, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of condensation in the roof space and untidy or loose verge details.
London terraces and converted houses frequently share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door. For a purchase or a new roof in The Burroughs, that shapes what can be checked: only the parts we are given access to and can see safely are inspected. For a flat, the lease normally says who looks after the roof.
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 plan your next steps.
- Place
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In The Burroughs, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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New roof snagging in The Burroughs: local notes
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 The Burroughs is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 2.6 miles east lies Heath Hall, a reminder of how long the area around The Burroughs has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Hendon station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We survey roofs in The Burroughs and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London, large and small. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the NW4, NW9 and NW11 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road and the roads around them. Main roads around The Burroughs include the A41. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in The Burroughs
Around The Burroughs, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Claddagh Ring pub, Brampton College and Kisharon College, among other places. The Burroughs’s nearest station is Hendon station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Church Farmhouse Museum (under half a mile north) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). The countryside around The Burroughs includes Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
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Questions from The Burroughs
Is The Burroughs in the area you cover?
Yes, The Burroughs is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in The Burroughs?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, we report on the roof and do not take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in The Burroughs?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in The Burroughs
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the new roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Legal advice on your contract
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- New-build homes
- New flat roofs
- Replacement roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
Prices for new roof snagging in The Burroughs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in The Burroughs
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for The Burroughs, along with any off-street space.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT